tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
great difference; big difference; wide margin
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
training; drill; practice; discipline
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
an assortment; combination
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
first shrine visit of New Year
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
fortune slip (usu. bought at a shrine)
terrible luck; very bad luck
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
considerably; greatly; a lot
glove (esp. sports); mitt; grab
several times; a few times
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
amplitude; degree of vibration; range of vibration; degree of instability
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling