grove of the village shrine
withering of vegetation in winter; winter decay; winter-blight; bleakness of winter; business slump in winter (esp. in February)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction
to become better; to improve
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
long padded parka; sideline coat
to pull together with the hands; to adjust (e.g. one's collar); to arrange
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
various places; several sources
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to look slightly doubtful; to look puzzled; (lit.) to bend one's head slightly to one side
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
sexual (i.e. relating to biological sex); sexual (relations, attraction, abuse, etc.)
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
in succession; one by one
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
murder; homicide; manslaughter
crime; criminal act; offence; offense
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
arrest; apprehension; capture
several years; a few years
three times; thrice; third (interval)
penal servitude; serving time in prison; military service; forced labor; compulsory service
moneymaking; earning money