to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to welter in blood; to be covered in blood
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
easily; effortlessly; changing completely; plink (sound of something light falling or rolling)
to squeeze out; to remove (dirt, stains, etc.) by washing and rubbing
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
tie-dye; tie-dyeing; aperture (e.g. camera, iris of the eye); aperture stop; contraction; squeezing
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
explosion; rupture; break off
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
I couldn't care less; not caring less
three days and three nights
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
fundraising campaign; donation (to a fundraising campaign); contribution; (political) campaign
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
painting all over; covering in paint
extremely cold feeling that makes one feel numb; sharp pain that is almost numbing; heartrending; touching the heart
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
matter causing distress; something causing worry
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
to extend the term; to extend a deadline
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
fair and square; open and aboveboard