ohajiki; traditional Japanese children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped pieces made of coloured glass or plastic
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
inner canthus; inner corner of the eye
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
both hands; both arms; ten
heaps; a lot; plenty; with a thud
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
outline of a solitary fish (as seen through the water when fishing, etc.)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
Noctiluca scintillans (luminescent species of dinoflagellate)
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to relapse; to reassert; to review
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone