whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
(a place) within one's reach
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
box; box (in theatre); booth (in restaurant, etc.); small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box); rectangular field area (batter's box, catcher's box); box (calfskin); central 4x4 area (othello)
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
irregular; indeterminate; tramp (steamer)
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
throughout; all through; right through
charming; fascinating; attractive
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
cold sleep; suspended animation
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
residence; abode; dwelling
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
machine room; machinery room; engine room; machine house
moderate; proper; just right
one part; one portion; one section