stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
severe; strict; tough; hard
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
handheld game console; portable game console
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
losers (those who have 'failed' socially, economically, etc.)
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
dissipation; prodigality; debauchery
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
amount of light; quantity of light
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
when; how soon; how long until
horsepower; hp; energy; vitality; horse-drawn cart
gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to bring to light; to expose (to the world)
slip; skid; slip (i.e. petticoat); slip (of paper); Serial Link IP; SLIP
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
neglect of one's health; unhealthy living; intemperance
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in