to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
accumulation (of discontent, frustration, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
about this time; about now
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
drift (of snow, leaves, etc.); hangout for social dropouts
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
solid body; three-dimensional object; multi-storey car park
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
rate; ratio; percentage; commission; poundage; percentage
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
vividly green; lush green; fresh and green; verdant; deep blue
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
branches and leaves; foliage; unimportant details; nonessentials; side issue
health; healthy; sound; fit
special training; intensive training; crash course
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to be working hard; to be doing one's best