now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
root; origin; source; Ōmoto (religion)
something small; something petty; trifle
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
agricultural land; farmland
sunlight; rays of the Sun
parasol (esp. one carried in the hand); sunshade
scarf (esp. a lightweight summer scarf worn by women)
sunburn; suntan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. of paper); yellowing; drying up (of a river, field, etc.)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
firmly rooted; deep-seated
cutting; tearing off; cutting (for a railroad, highway, etc.); cut; robbery with assault; burglary
to set about in earnest; to make a strenuous effort; to put one's back into (doing)
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
innocent; sensitive; uncomplicated; unpretentious; straightforward
two days before yesterday; three days back (ago)
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
intellectual power; mental capacity; intellect; intelligence; brains
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
feeling of frustration; sense of failure
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
consequently; as a result
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
one grain; one drop; one bead
to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with