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)
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
meanwhile; in the meantime
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
slime; sliminess; mucus; viscous liquid
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to form a circle; to move in a circle; (lit.) to draw a circle
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
slit; slitting (slicing a sheet of paper, metal, etc. into narrower strips)
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
cheongsam; qipao; mandarin dress
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
celebration; auspicious occasion
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
horse gait; way of walking (e.g. in martial arts, etc.)
shukuchi (rapid movement techniques); shortening distances
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
posture; position; stance
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort