to alternate; to take turns
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to ask; to enquire; to query
to hit the nail on the head; to guess exactly right
to get angry; to lose one's temper
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
transcendence; excellence; superiority
(computer) command; command key; commando
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
serious; not joking; straight
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
strait with a roaring tidal ebb and flow; whirlpool; kamaboko with a spiral whirlpool-like pattern; cooking technique where ingredients are cut in a spiral pattern; Naruto (city in Tokushima); Naruto Strait; Naruto wakame
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
sharp parting remark; parting threat
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
and then; and so; and; so then
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
chance of going out; opportunity (to succeed); musical accompaniment for an actor going on stage
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
men's basketball; boys' basketball
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
to head home; to leave for home
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed