to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
for use by adults; for adults
light, thin, single-layer kimono (esp. from hemp or raw silk, for summer use); shroud; burial clothes
whistling through one's fingers; whistle made by sticking one's fingers in one's mouth and blowing
spots; speckles; mottles; speckled; spotted
greater than ...; bigger ...
dark reddish-brown; liver color
gossip; corner of the mouth
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
four times; four colour process printing (color); CMYK printing
to be breathtaking; to be stifling
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed