flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
with a slip; with a slide
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
contraction; shrinking; shrinkage; constriction; deflation
to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade someone or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off
to that degree; to that extent; that much
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
to put together; to combine; to join together; to match against (e.g. in a sport)
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
national holiday; public holiday
call; summons; call; invocation; usher who calls the names of wrestlers, sweeps the ring, etc.; telephone number at which a person without a telephone can be reached; (arch.) box-shaped area containing clean water for rinsing oneself (in an Edo-period bathhouse)
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
unwelcome; nerdish; unpopular
image; figure; figure; form; image
etc.; et cetera; and so on
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
automatic transmission; AT; achievement test; alternative technology; appropriate technology; auditory trainer
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
difficult to ... (physically or emotionally); hard to ...
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (Middle Ages); acting administrator
plenipotentiary powers; full authority; plenipotentiary; delegate with full powers
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice