confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
thunderstorm; thundershower
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
modesty; humility; being humble
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to be to the point; to be pertinent
to praise; to extol; to laud; to appreciate; to admire
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
extermination (of pests); eradication; stamping out (e.g. a social evil)
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
loyalty; loyal (faithful) service
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
rebel; traitor; insurgent
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
grayish color; greyish colour; grizzled hair
immediately; right away; on the spot
sneer; derision; scornful laugh
to equivocate; to beat around the bush
to pass each other; to cross paths
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all