hand used like a sword in striking
sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly; mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint
full of openings; half empty; (cutting) sharply; cleanly; (arch.) (progressing) smoothly
I can't die and leave things this way
to beat around the bush; to not speak frankly; to talk in a roundabout way
to become the focus of (attention, sympathy, hope, etc.)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
private; personal life; (one's) privacy
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to decorate; to add a touch of colour; to grace
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
plausible (but untrue); credible (e.g. lie); specious; seemingly truthful
continuing to pitch; staying at one's post; staying on at work
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
power balance; balance of power
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
randoseru; firm-sided leather (or synthetic leather) backpack used by elementary school children
midwinter; dead of winter
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
in the hospital; hospitalized
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
genuine; authentic; true; real
that's true; of course; obviously
to take on a role; to take part
role; part; job; assignment
to be duplicated; to be repeated; to overlap; to fall together (of dates, etc.); to repeat (a failed course, school year, etc.); to make a double play
female; smaller (of the two); weaker; (arch.) woman; (arch.) wife
head; chief; leader; the greatest (of all the ...)
tea-drinking companion; crony; buddy; spouse married late in life for companionship
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
(Japanese) rice cracker; senbei
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine