to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
(bowing and) greeting; (arch.) declining; (arch.) refusing
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
near; nearby; not far off
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to excuse oneself; to take one's leave; to quit; to resign; to decline; to turn down
spirit; heart; disposition
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to turn back; to go back; to repeat; to send back; to bring back; to retrace one's steps
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
roadside tree; row of trees
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
greatly; very much; thanks a lot
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
older sister; elder sister
heigh-ho; heave-ho; la-la