to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
how far; to what extent; up to what point
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to press a question; to cross-examine
unexpressed; unspoken; implied; implicit
how can (one) do something
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
bathing; going in the bath
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
to change (one's clothes)
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...
outside world; physical world
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)