to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
tung oil; (Chinese) wood oil
kerosene; paraffin; lamp oil
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
make; workmanship; preparation
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
signboard with gold or gilt lettering; slogan; noble cause
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
protuberant; paunchy; idly
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
chattering; chit-chat; (ladies) prattle
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to cease; to stop; to be over
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
discussion; deliberation; consideration; investigation (into a suspect); inquiry; enquiry
initiative; prior consideration
capable of anything; liable to do
abortion; to be interrupted; to be discontinued; to be suspended
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
immediately; right away; at once; instantly