a few minutes later; after a few minutes
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
being all smiles with joy
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to make a speech; to address
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
(explanatory) diagram; illustration
love affair; sensual pleasures
in this kind of situation
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. a page); to turn back; to double back; to enter (the second half; e.g. of a match); to do immediately (e.g. call back, answer an email)
conquest; domination; supremacy; winning (a championship)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to stumble (over); to trip; to fail; to suffer a setback
one color; one kind; one tendency; being the sole mood, sentiment, focus of attention, etc.
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
plastic bottle (made of polyethylene terephthalate); PET bottle
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to fall in love (with); to love
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly