to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
stagnation; standstill; accumulation; stay; sojourn
while; during; performed in this condition
precipitation; deposition; settlement (e.g. of sediment)
foreign matter; impurities
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become indistinct; to become impure (of one's heart, a society, etc.); to be corrupted
offensive smell; bad smell; foul smell; stench
iron rust; iron hydroxide
to surround; to encircle; to enclose; to fawn over (someone); to play up to; to curry favor with
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
exorcist (in fantasy, manga, games, etc.)
mysterious phenomenon; weird phenomenon; paranormal phenomenon
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
fortitude; firmness of character; sturdiness; inner strength; hardihood
to torment by slow degrees; to torture slowly; to drag things out; to reproach in a roundabout way; (lit.) to strangle with floss silk
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
binding (someone) hand and foot; being tied down (by rules, obligations, etc.)
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
visit (from someone); call
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
to overstep the mark; to go too far; to overdo it
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
dressing in kimono without hakama (for a man); dressing casually
taking care of one's health; recuperation; covering (with a protective material); coating; curing (concrete)
senility; dotage; decrepitude
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
all the questions (in an exam, quiz, etc.)
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience