what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way
to touch; to finger; to play with; (arch.) to tease; (arch.) to make fun of
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
vitality; energy; dynamism
sunny spell during rainy season
copper pheasant (Syrmaticus soemmerringii); mountain bird
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
January; first month of the lunar calendar
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance
recuperation; medical treatment
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
sign; indication; omen; symptom
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
complete recovery of health
mound; heap; hillock; burial mound; tomb; tumulus
director (of the provincial governors under the ritsuryo system)
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly
obliging person; person who likes looking after others
the reason is ...; it is because ...
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
bathing (swimming) in cold water
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
to take off one's clothes; to undress
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water