to be discouraged; to shrink from
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to approach; to draw near
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
bottom; buttocks; bidet function (for anal cleansing)
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
romantic; spicy; coquettish
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
being startled; getting a shock
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
unmistakable; evident; outright; authentic
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
recommendation; referral; endorsement
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
quickly; calmly; intently
(necessary) personnel; required person
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)