to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
interval; break; pause; spare moment
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to break by hand (e.g. a flower); to break off (a twig); to pluck (a flower, a bud); to make a young woman one's own thing
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
to decide; to determine; to judge
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to droop; to hang down; to weep
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent (in Japanese mythology)
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
questions and answers; dialogue
dead end; tragic ending (e.g. of film)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
intelligence; discernment