to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature
to say (something) over one's shoulder
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
to check; to stop; to keep back
jumping the gun; premature action; omen; portent; first produce of the season (vegetables, fish, etc.); herald; runner sent ahead to announce one's lord's arrival (Muromachi and Edo periods)
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
romantic; spicy; coquettish
voting; ballot; poll; vote
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
that kind; competition; match
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
(occurring) in a chain reaction; chain-like; sequential
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
someone; unknown person; I; me