soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to listen again; to ask again
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
south wind tile; winning hand with a pung (or kong) of south wind tiles
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to stick in one's throat; to choke on something
distinguished family; famous family; noble family; prestigious organization (company, school, etc.)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
to stare back at; to look back at
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
very interesting; of great interest
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem