to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
soaked to the skin; like a drowned rat
decision; judgment; resolution
(short) rest; breather; break
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
yearned for; longed for; missed
just managing; with great difficulty
match (to light fire with)
alms-giving; charity; offerings (usu. money) to a priest (for reading sutras, etc.)
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
dry grass; dead grass; hay; withered grass
tail (animal); tail end; tip