to be relieved; to feel relieved
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to look dead on the inside; to have a blank expression
visual area (of the brain); visual cortex
action; operation; effect; function
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
comparatively; quite; rather; rate; ratio; percentage
undergrowth; weeds beneath a tree
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto, Cleyera japonica); evergreen (esp. one planted or used at a shrine)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
ritual prayer; invocation of the gods participating in a rite; congratulatory address
diviner; sorcerer; exorcist; medium
drinker; person who can hold their drink
pure and clear; "clear and bright" solar term (approx. April 5)
cosplay (dressing in costume, esp. as a manga character, etc.)
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
two classes; double; two sets
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways