to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
immorality; injustice; adultery; infidelity; (arch.) murdering one's teacher or a government official
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to set (sun); to become dark
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to leave nothing undone; to do all in one's might; to do everything possible
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
for today; for the time being
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
without eating or drinking