sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to take (trouble); to attend (to business); to command (army)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
sour look; surly face; pout
sign; indication; trace; touch; feeling of
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
six of one, half a dozen of the other; scant difference
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
festival merrymaking; revelry
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to rub thoroughly; to massage (esp. in sexual contexts)
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
lumping together; putting all together
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
bleaching; soaking; bleached cotton (esp. wrapped around the torso); doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (Edo-period punishment)
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
to boost; to force up; to push up
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct