to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
personification; anthropomorphization
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
scene; view; prospect; outlook
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness
slope; incline; hill; milestone; (age) mark
reaching; attaining; arrival
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
(giving) instruction; initiation
such a thing; something like that
(something) stopper (e.g. geridome is medicine for diarrhea)
X-ray; roentgen (unit of ionizing radiation)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
in puffs; in whiffs; in flashes
one's family (home) background (environment)
war; fighting; fierce competition
great (i.e. great-grandson, great-grandmother)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to slide down; to slip down
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
cannot be compared with; no match for
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
to squash; to crush; to flatten
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising