to crouch; to squat; to cower
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
ignition; combustion; firing a blank cartridge; discharge of a gun without bullets; firing (of an event); triggering
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
sawtooth oak (Quercus acutissima)
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to be saved up (of money)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
3rd day of the month; three days
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
pronunciation; reading (e.g. of a kanji); way of reading (out loud); interpretation (e.g. of a text); reading