to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
decision; determination; resolution
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
comparatively; relatively
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
whispering into a person's ear
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to surround; to crowd around
dispersing; breaking up; running away
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
even though; despite; when
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)