oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
to be doing; to be in the process of doing
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
running too fast; pacing oneself too fast while running
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
few decades; many decades; several decades
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to be hot on a person's heels
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
championship race; struggle for victory
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
nonchalant air; unruffled air
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
propulsive power; driving force
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt