to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
whoosh (of water); hiss (of a cat, snake, etc.); sizzle
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
beyond that point; after that
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
entirety; whole; balance (in Zen); equality
veterinarian; veterinary surgeon; vet
health maintenance; health preservation
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
hypoallergenic; low-irritating; mild (e.g. soap, shampoo)
conditioner (hair, skin, etc.)
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
boisterously; roughly; briskly
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny; brightly; clearly
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
warm air (e.g. from a heater); (arch.) spring breeze
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
finish; end; completion; result
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to get slightly dirty (all over)
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
every month; each month; monthly
in a tousled manner; in a ruffled fashion; in a disorderly manner; with a fluster; confusedly; messily
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
to succeed; to bear fruit
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews