to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)
unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; inequality; imbalance; unevenness
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
congestion (with blood); hyperemia; hyperaemia
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
fraction; odd sum; odd money; small change; (arch.) low class female servant
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
fan; enthusiast; lover (of); fan (e.g. electric)
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
to begin talking; to open up
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
being startled; getting a shock
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
(arch.) countenance; (arch.) visage; face; honor (honour); dignity
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
instability; insecurity; crankiness
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
right in the middle (of); midst; height
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow