eyes slanting downward; decline
absentmindedly; vacantly; blankly; by oneself; all alone
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
energy; vigor; vigour; vitality
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
bonshō; Buddhist temple bell
small and of mediocre talent
four (long cylindrical things)
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
deep realization (realisation); profound realization; one's faith being transmitted to a deity and one's wish then being granted; unexpectedly obtaining something
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
Buddhist; Buddhist priest
bright red; crimson lotus flower
cold; coldness; chilliness
culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
rustling (of wind); murmuring; whistling; soughing
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
wind blowing down from mountains
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to blow through; to blow across
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
interior; inside; internal