to press a question; to cross-examine
calling repeatedly (e.g. someone's name); pronouncing successively (usu. repeating a syllable with voicing, as in "tsuzuku")
blood spilt from the body; blood circulating within the body (often as a metaphor for strong emotion or hot-bloodedness)
of bad omen; ill augur; boding evil; bad fortune
ominous; ill-omened; inauspicious; unlucky; sinister
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to fly into a jealous rage; to go mad with jealousy
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
just a handful; only a small number (of)
rear shrine (located behind the main shrine, but dedicated to the same deity)
to get excited; to make one's heart leap; to make one's heart pound
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
lifelike; exact resemblance
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
voice quality; type of voice
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
ceramic tile; ceramic panel; porcelain tile
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
crimson glory vine (species of grapevine, Vitis Coignetiae)
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
to bear fruit; to produce fruit
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
dandelion (esp. species Taraxacum platycarpum)