particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
soldiers garrisoned at strategic posts in Kyushu in ancient times; Chinese soldiers stationed to protect remote regions of the country during the Tang dynasty
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
third day of the month; three days
wink of sleep; snooze; doze; nap
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed