mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
to be flowing (of blood); to be alive; to be humane; to show signs of humanity
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or somebody else
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to move forward; to move on
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
to encamp; to take up a position
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
house-sitting; house-sitter; caretaker or keeper (official post in the Edo period)
it hasn't been long since
though one didn't intend (expect) to
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
very interesting; of great interest
sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
parting; separation; farewell
plainly; clearly; vividly
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal