inspection; examination; survey
written request; written demand
reading through; reading over
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
symbol of vitality; vibrant presence; being renowned for activeness
catching a cold; person with a cold
to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again
summertime; summer season
wintertime; winter season
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to get dark; to grow dark; to end (of a day, year, season, etc.); to come to an end; to be sunk in (e.g. despair); to be lost in (e.g. thought)
chiffon cake; sponge cake
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha
relaxation; recreation; recess
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
sudachi (species of Japanese citrus, Citrus sudachi)
convalescence; recovering from an illness; recuperating
twilight (traditionally regarded as a time when accidents and disasters are frequent)
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
deep affection; dear; beloved
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
(in) his way; peculiar to him
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
trickery; wiles; finesse; Machiavellism
to copy (down); to transcribe
set of three; three sets; three classes
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
climax; peak; critical moment; most important stage; turning point
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)