to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
quadruped walking; walking on four legs
admirable; charming; nostalgic; curious; eager to know (or see, experience, etc.)
flat-out run; driving at full speed
to enquire; to inquire; to seek information
introspection; reflection on one's self
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
(not so) much; (not) very
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
to quicken one's pace (steps)
tax paid to avoid forced labor (ritsuryo period); tax in kind; mediocrity
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
Confucianism; Confucianist; Chinese scholar
ceremony; celebration; law code
ordinary; common; mediocre
draw (in competition); tie game
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
movie version (based on TV series, anime, etc.); the movie
woman who is obsessed with the education of her children
self-imposed challenge (e.g. speedrun, 100% completion, no deaths)
to draw on one's experience; to make good use of one's experience; to turn one's experience to good account
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying
authority; power; influence
same trade; same business; same profession
to row a boat; to nod off; to doze off
death penalty; capital punishment
life imprisonment; imprisonment for life; indefinite imprisonment
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
irritating; troublesome; gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; heavy (weather); cloudy
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
tap; faucet; tapping (on a touchscreen); tap dance; tap (electrical)
remainder; remnant; not very; not much; too much; excessively
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means