to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
low (level, value, price, etc.)
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
this and that; one thing and another
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
Sekigahara (battle site, 1600); decisive battle; critical battle
strategic point; crucial time; watershed; crunch
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
help; assistance; service
snail's pace; slow progress
to finish reading; to read through
preceptor or high priest (esp. in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism); preceptor or high priest (in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism); preceptor or high priest (in Shingon, Hosso, Ritsu or Shin Buddhism); second highest priestly rank in Buddhism; monk (esp. the head monk of a temple); master (of one's art, trade, etc.)
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
beginning; start; civilization; civilisation; enlightenment
the early bird gets the worm
exactly; just; precisely; punctually; exactly on time
falling asleep easily; finding it easy to fall asleep