work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
good handwriting; skillful penmanship; speedy writing; vigorous writing
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
head priest of temple formerly led by founder of sect
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
handwriting; calligraphy specimen; example of penmanship; holograph
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to two-time; to play it both ways; to sit on the fence
cold reception; unwelcoming treatment
talk; story; conversation
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
chat-up line; pick-up line; (loving) words
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
cake or snack served with tea
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule