home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
drunkenness; intoxication
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
plaintive (melody, tone, etc.); sad; mournful; doleful; sorrowful
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
in succession; one after another
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
deeply meaningful; profound; rich (in meaning)
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
power of expression; expressiveness; expressive power
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
when; how soon; how long until
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
beforehand; in advance; previously
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to lurk; to hover in the background; to be coiled up; to stretch tortuously
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap