blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to taste; to try (food or drink)
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
suitable or moderate temperature
dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; (lit.) cat tongue
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
urban area; urban district
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
to bear fruit; to take effect
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
future; possible; potential; prospective
living necessities; everyday commodities; daily commodities; everyday goods; subsistence goods
influence; clout; leverage
actual profit; practical use; benefit
farmland; rice field or paddy
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
ronin; masterless samurai; high school graduate waiting for another chance to enter university after having failed the yearly entrance examination; person out of work; jobless person; (arch.) wanderer
rebels; bandit; robber; traitors
change; changing; vicissitudes; fading; waning
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
in a day; in a brief space of time
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing