taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
control; check; restraint; inhibition
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to intervene; to stop (something)
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
to be muffled; to be mumbled; to be muttered
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
church; cathedral; chapel
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to continue; to keep going; to go along (e.g. with some trend)
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
Lord; Sir; state minister (under the ritsuryō system or Meiji Grand Council system)
such; like that; that sort of
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
drama; play; powerful drug
impossible to do (although wants to)
majestic figure; imposing figure; impressive appearance; magnificent appearance
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do