to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
stone (used for throwing)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
(with a) start; fright; alarm
to be crowded with people
to complain about; to grumble; to make an excuse for
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
terrain; geographical features; topography
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
complete change; about-face
to boil down; to concentrate (soup, milk, stock, etc.); to reach a conclusion; to conclude a discussion
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
some people; a few people; several people
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
selection; choice; option
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself