slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
to pitch forward; to fall forward
malicious (at heart); spiteful; wicked
outskirts (of a town); run-down district
to compose; to put together
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
unique; rare; exceptional; unparalleled; incomparable
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed
quickly and skillfully; to the point; succinctly; concisely
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
running away; escaping on foot
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
undisputed; entirely; perfect
straining; draining; drainer; strainer; cutwater (on ship); forefoot
technology; technique; technical
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
self-torturing; masochistic
bamboo (any grass of subfamily Bambusoideae); middle (of a three-tier ranking system)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
wafer cake filled with bean jam; (in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of