cicadas which sing in late autumn
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
diatomaceous earth; diatomite; siliceous marl; kieselguhr
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding
to creep about; to crawl around
another name; nickname; alias; synonym (taxonomy)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
clear solution; clean decision
to awake from one's sleep
great cause; moral law; justice
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
going round in circles; game of cat and mouse; pointless and repetitive back-and-forth; itachigokko; Japanese children's game
make no progress; remain unsettled
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
pilloried criminal exposed to public view; public scorn or humiliation; person shamed in front of others
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
to tell all; to give a full account
extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter
clearly; brightly; crisply
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)