intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
hairstyle; shape of one's head; fish served whole
to throw (oneself); to hurl; to cast; to stir (one's feelings); to get excited; to make (one's heart) pound
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
moisture; humidity; dampness
irresistibly; suddenly; to be turned on; to be horny
to play around (of a cat, dog, etc.); to frisk; to gambol; to frolic
bull's-eye (pattern); double ring (pattern); umbrella with bull's-eye pattern
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to live (in the house of one's employer, teacher, etc.); to live in; to become a live-in employee; to become a resident (of an institution)
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
lull; breathing spell; respite; remission (of an illness); becoming stable
primness; putting on airs; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)
Japanese bush warbler (Horornis diphone); Japanese nightingale; greenish brown; beautiful voice; woman with a beautiful voice
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to be talkative; to have a glib tongue; to speak fluently; to be a good talker
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny