to follow the sense; to understand the meaning of
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
release; emission; ejection
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
breaking off; snapping off
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
grandfather; male senior-citizen
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
at someone's (something's) mercy
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
bubble on surface of liquid; ephemeral; transient
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
misconstruction; distortion; misinterpretation; misunderstanding; perversion; contortion
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
rough (touch, voice, etc.); coarse; gritty; rattling (of beans, beads, etc.)
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
scoundrel; rascal; villain
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
completely; fully; entirely
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
preparatory school (for entrance examinations); cram school; cramming school
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care