in the hand; (something) easily manipulated
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
time; hour; season; time of the year
working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains
soft, light rustling (e.g. leaves in the wind)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
running the whole distance
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
vague; ambiguous; noncommittal; off-point
to stray into; to lose one's way (and enter); to wander into
heartfelt; sincere; wholehearted
intimacy; affection; familiarity
being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
in general; generally; usually
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
elite bureaucrat; high government official; high-ranking bureaucrat; senior government official
north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision