to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
to be a burden; to make trouble for someone
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
forced to use; forced into a position
to be lacking a trump card; to be lacking conclusive evidence
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to jump up and down; to hop
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
another; different; separate; discrete
perception; sensing; noticing
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to throw up a smoke screen; to put up a false front; to purposely mislead
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
aggression; invasion; raid
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
lucky; fortunate; timely; convenient
to get off; to abandon (a ship or vehicle)
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
to say (something) over one's shoulder
biological younger brother
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
to become accustomed to calling (e.g. someone by a certain name)
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
viewing as hopeless; feeling that all is lost