to be transparent; to leave a gap
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to speak; to say; to vocalize
Hades; the underworld; the other world; realm of the dead
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
existence; being; survival; to exist; to live; to survive
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to think of; to come up with
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
Shinsengumi; Edo period police and military force dedicated to suppressing anti-shogunate activities
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
farming implement; small noh accessory
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
railing; handrail; balustrade; armrest (chair)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
travelling alone; solitary journey
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
to establish oneself in life; to achieve success; to reach a high position; to begin life (as an adult); to step out into the world
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); (lit.) 10000 to 1; (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that