request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
moisture; humidity; dampness
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
ladle; tadpole; musical note
snake; serpent; large snake
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
scrap lumber; piece of wood
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
to be familiar; to learn by ear; to pick up knowledge
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
reinforcement; strengthening
tree frog (esp. the Japanese tree frog, Hyla japonica)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
greater than ...; bigger ...
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly