reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
fast (asleep); snoring or grumbling sound
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
reading through; reading over
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
pupil; student; schoolchild
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
Kumamoto (city, prefecture)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
I see; that's right; indeed
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal