the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
somehow; for some reason or other
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
rather; better; instead; if anything
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
perfectly round; perfectly circular
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
while; during; while; although; all; both
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
grand; heroic; sublime; fierce
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding