exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
dancing or jumping for joy
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
indeed; really; truly; very much
to press a question; to cross-examine
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
deeply religious; devout; godly; faithful
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
in one's own way or style
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary