explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; to sugarcoat; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to watch steadily; to stare
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
beauty or ugliness; personal appearance; looks
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
(not) at all; completely; utterly; very; extremely
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
unfortunately; regrettably
power; authority; jurisdiction
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
(one's) quota; assignment
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
strength; power; proficiency; ability
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
tall figure; high stature