lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
medium; mediocrity; average
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood
to wait on someone hand and foot; to take personal care of someone
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to blow through; to blow across
to roof (a house with some material); to thatch; to shingle; to tile
black lustre; black luster
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
exotic mood; exotic atmosphere; exoticism
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
in perfect form; going swimmingly
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
one cause; one reason; one factor
to glance at; to look at; to scan; to run one's eyes over
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
nothing but; none other than
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
paper-thin wafer (for wrapping powdered medicine, candies, etc.)
to tear off; to strip; to rob
intangible; incorporeal; by force; outrageous; making light of; making fun of
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise