to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
eternity; permanence; perpetuity; Eikyū era (1113.7.13-1118.4.3)
creation; nature; the Universe
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
food and clothing; living; livelihood
unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
research; study; investigation
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
although I say; although one might say; although called
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
especially; particularly; unusually; (arch.) additionally
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
else; in addition; besides
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
near; nearby; not far off
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
singing; song; music class (at pre-WWII schools); song for music classes
occasionally; now and then; from time to time