to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
delicately; weakly; gently; supplely
decision; determination; resolution
panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind
one's original intention; one's initial enthusiasm; inexperience; naivety; greenness
manly; masculine; like a man
first move (in shogi, go, etc.); beginning; start
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
expert; skillful person; good move (in shogi, go, etc.); clever move
heavy-hearted; depressed; dispirited; (feeling) down; feeling reluctant (to do)
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
cake served with tea; teacake
to dish up; to arrange (food) on a plate
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
greeting the New Year (on New Year's Eve); welcoming the New Year
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
growth period (in children)
how many years; how long; what year
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
unit (e.g. meters, grams, etc.); denomination; unit (i.e. one comprised of many); group; credit (in school, university, etc.); point
blank period; window period; interregnum
to be greedy; to devour greedily
to give an impression; to make an impression
in succession; one after another
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)