gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
first; preliminary; primary (sources, industry, etc.); original; linear (function, equation); first-order
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
unexpected result; upset; surprise
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
being raised in the mountains; person raised in the mountains
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
human intellect; knowledge
wisdom; intellectual power; intelligence; mental capacity; brains
deck cargo; upper layer of goods; extra; to pile on top of
standing firm; holding out
starting line; starting point
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following
until now; so far; up to the present
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
management; administration; operation
tear gas defense spray (e.g. mace, pepper)
person in charge; official; attendant
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
twig used in grafting; budwood
Palace of the Dragon King; palace from the story of Urashima Taro (said to be located at the bottom of the sea)
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point