gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to stiffen; to become stiff
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
again; once more; a second time
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
carving; engraving; chiselled features
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
when it becomes; when it comes to
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
light; faint; pale; fleeting
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning