to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to speak; to say; to vocalize
abrupt plot change; unexpected story development; story development from out of left field
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
blue; azure; green; pale (facial color); gray; unripe
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
landing; alighting; touch down
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
destination (one is heading towards); goal