to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
colorless and transparent
using one's arm as a pillow; resting one's head on one's arm
to dry (up); to become parched; to ebb; to recede
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to break into fragments; to go to pieces
to hurt; to smart; to sting
on countless occasions; many a time
to become damaged; to break; to worsen; to spoil (one's mood); to decrease; to diminish (profits, gains)
minute adjustment; fine-tuning
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to redeem (from sin); to save
(forming a) circle; huddle; circular (battle) formation
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
remote countryside; boondocks; the sticks; middle of nowhere
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
greatness is comparative; there is always someone better than you; there is always a bigger fish
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
bush clover; Japanese clover (any flowering plant of genus Lespedeza); dark red exterior with blue interior (color combination worn in autumn); Hagi (city in Yamaguchi)
research; study; investigation
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
exotic non-Japanese wood (rosewood, ebony, blackwood, etc.); imported wood
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
extreme; ultra; mega; damn; stupid; cursed
top of the (batting) order
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
lost point (in a game); point given away; run charged to the pitcher; blunder; mistake
to cut one's way through; to fight one's way through (the enemy); to get over; to come through; to overcome (a difficulty)
black kite (Milvus migrans)
(under) municipal management (transport, housing, etc.); city facility management