(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
slow; clumsy; slow-witted; stupid
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly; to believe entirely
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to rock; to shake; to swing
pinky swear (i.e. linking little fingers to confirm a promise); pinky promise
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
to be helpful; to be useful
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
for this very reason; that is exactly why
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
order; command; directions; instructions
while; during; performed in this condition
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
to change (one's clothes)
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once