to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
to delight; to give pleasure
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
two days later; day after next; next day but one
to lie deep in; to extend far back
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
chief; head (of an office, of a laboratory)
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to annoy; to cause trouble
triumphant return; returning in triumph
second day of the month; two days
anchorage; anchoring; mooring
here and there; in places
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
to put on airs; to assume importance
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to push away; to push aside; to shove
secret art; the mysteries
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
messenger; police and judicial chief (Heian and Kamakura periods); klesha (polluting thoughts such as greed, hatred and delusion, which result in suffering)
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
guess; speculation; supposition
to exaggerate; to embellish (a story, rumor, etc.)
to discharge (e.g. effluent)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
huge rock; firmness; solidity
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
ambitious; motivated; willful