to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
coincident with; while; simultaneously
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
pit viper (esp. the mamushi, Gloydius blomhoffi)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
at first; in the beginning; originally
directly; in person; firsthand
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
wife (esp. of a prominent, recently married man)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner