to begin talking; to open up
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to pick out; to single out; to select; to extract; to draw out; to pull out
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
manner of using one's hands
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
most of all; extremely; supremely
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant
discipline; training; teaching manners
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
study; diligence; discount; reduction
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
grotesque; disgusting; gross
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to visit frequently; to haunt
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
sincere; honest; faithful
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
to be needed; to be wanted
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence