strong person; person putting on a brave front; bamboo tube with holes drilled in it (used as a stand for kitchen utensils, fans, etc.); checks; plaid
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
relaxed; easygoing; leisurely; nonchalant (during an emergency); unconcerned; unperturbed
the head; the foremost; beginning; the very front
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
dusk; nightfall; twilight
tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo; mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
a line; a streak; one item (in an itemized form); one clause; one matter (affair, event, case, incident); (arch.) the same logic
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
with a clatter; with a fling (opening a door, window, etc.); bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); cheerfully
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
deserted village; poor village
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
fate; destiny; predestination
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
steering; piloting; flying; management; handling; control
canvas; duck; sailcloth; burlap; sackcloth
with these words; while saying
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
to dye fast; to leave undyed
to get in; to go in; to come in; to flow into; to set; to set in
middle of the night; dead of night