but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
the treasure that is children; child
to live through; to survive
troubled times; turbulent times
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
in that way; thus; so; so?
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
red; red kidney bean; sweet potato (any of a number of different cultivars with red skin); bowl of shaved ice with boiled adzuki beans
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
emperor (of Japan); mikado
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
Chinese goods; imported goods; (arch.) secondhand goods; (arch.) old furniture
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
Tenmoku tea-bowl; dark-glazed conical tea-bowl of Chinese origin