with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
senior female worker who supervises junior employees in a domineering fashion
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
bullying; teasing; chivying
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
slightly early; just before
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
very low in sugar content
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
whispering into a person's ear
strength; power; proficiency; ability
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
senior female worker who supervises junior employees in a domineering fashion
to feel compassion towards; to be swayed by emotion; to be moved by
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to suit one's skin (of cosmetics); to agree with one's skin; to be compatible; to get along well; to be to one's liking
automatic transmission; AT; achievement test; alternative technology; appropriate technology; auditory trainer
lip; lip balm; lip salve; chapstick
funds; capital; material; basis; character; qualities
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
hundred-yen store; 100 yen shop