to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
counter for birds or rabbits
up and down; lightly; nimbly; casually; (strolling about) without a care
alcohol; alcoholic drink; alcohol; (alcohol-based) hand sanitizer
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
one more time; once more; once again
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
variant; variation; variety; (taxonomical) variety
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
woman (writer, artist, aviator, etc.)
drug; medicine; (illegal) drug; narcotics
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
utensil used for serving or drinking sake; sake drinking set
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
beautiful boy; pretty boy; handsome boy
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
anyway; either way; one way or the other; whichever; whatever
postponement; moving back
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to smile broadly; to grin widely
excursion; field trip; school trip
loud (criticism, protest, etc.); noisy; clamorous; boisterous; uproarious; fierce
winter wind whistling through a bamboo fence
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
a little bit; a little while
heavy snow; heavy snowfall; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
to rain (or snow), keeping people indoors