to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
two (long cylindrical things)
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to be complicated; to be elaborate; (arch.) to push in; (arch.) to be crowded
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
elucidation; explicit statement; specification
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.
carbonization; carbonisation
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright
difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to spit out; to eject; to dump
Tilia miqueliana (species of linden tree); sacred fig (Ficus religiosa); bodhi tree; bo tree
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
medical efficacy; effect of a medicine
to be reminded of; to call to mind