rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to be inverted (of the order of something); to be reversed; to get mixed up; to become back to front
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
simple and clear; plain and simple
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
noisily (of water gushing, pouring, spilling, splashing, spraying, etc.)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
something like ...; something called ...
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
partly open; in half bloom
tottering steps; drunken staggering
impudent; shameless; brazen
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
sudden change; sudden turn
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
white paper; flyleaf; blank paper; clean slate; lack of prior opinion, positions, etc.; scratch
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
guaranteed; authentic; certified
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
most of all; extremely; supremely
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)