to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
dispersing; breaking up; running away
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
one's left hand; (lit.) bow hand
straw post for training sword strikes, karate punches and arrow hits
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
be on your guard!; take care!
progress; advance; improvement; development
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
Lights are usually followed by shadows
arrow collector (at an archery range); collecting arrows
in one's own way or style
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
originally; by nature; from the start
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
interior; inside; internal
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony