vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
gently (of the wind); softly
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to stiffen; to become tense
supporting performance; playing a supporting role
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
to be exhausted; to be worn out
asafetida (Ferula assafoetida)
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.)
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
(raining) heavily; (water rushing) plentily; with white noise; with a buzz
parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
Japanese scull (oar attached to the rear of the boat by a traditional peg-in-hole oarlock)
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to feel a chill run down one's spine
protracted war; war of attrition
being all smiles with joy
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding