to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
strength and weakness; (degree of) strength; stress (of a sound); loudness
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
breath; breathing; bracelet
to leave (a mark, trace, etc.); to print; to stamp; (arch.) to be a sign of; (arch.) to be an omen for
correction; revision; amendment
two times; twice; two degrees
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
starting point; point of departure
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
reading aloud; reading (a kanji) by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to become better; to improve
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
Bon holidays (in mid-August); Bon holiday period
Shizuoka (city, prefecture)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
at the same time; at a time; at one time; simultaneously
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)