to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
provoking; rather annoying; (speaking ironically) darling
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine; thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth
thickly; heavily; richly; severely; strongly
walking briskly; determinedly
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
how many people; a number of people
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
meanwhile; in the meantime
southern sky; heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica); nandina
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
cherry blossom (colour, color)
artificial hairpin with ornamental flowers; chamomile sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides)
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
outward appearance; apparent
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with