to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
way of solving (a problem); solution
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
antenna; thing or method used to collect information or opinions
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
ongoing; in progress; afoot
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
child who has returned to Japan after living abroad; returnee child; (Japanese) person who lived abroad during (part of) their childhood
to go ahead; to pull ahead
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
function over aesthetics; (lit.) dumplings over flowers
than; from; out of; except; but; more