to sink (into); to get depressed
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
particularly; only; in the case of
two times; twice; two degrees
to understand; to make out
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
unless one ...; if one does not ...
to make sure someone is asleep; to listen for the breath of a sleeping person; to commit a wrongdoing while someone is sleeping
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
unable to resist; unable to suppress
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
inside and outside; interior and exterior; inside and outside the country; home and abroad; around; about
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
to let out a cry; to shout
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to rise; to erect; to get up
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
street at night; making a night journey
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
nothing but; none other than
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
mature woman; middle-aged woman
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat