to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
preaching to the deaf; (lit.) reading the nenbutsu into a horse's ear
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
(somebody else's) parents; both parents
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
sympathy; compassion; pity
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
solitude; loneliness; isolation
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
moisture; humidity; dampness
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to fall incessantly (rain, snow, etc.); to downpour