in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to grow taller (of people)
lightly; easily; carelessly
to go past; to pass; to pass by
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
festival; feast; carnival
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
exaltation; emotional uplift
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
just above; right overhead
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
wholeheartedly; with all one's heart; cordially; sincerely
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
party; set; gang; company; person
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
maid cafe; cafe with waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes
although I say; although one might say; although called