in search of; in order to look for
to begin; to set about; to start
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
road over a mountain pass
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
one's own work; making by oneself
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
implement for carrying heavy loads, generally made of bamboo and woven grass or rope
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
(for) how many days; what day (of the month)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
thicket; bush; grove; (medical) quack
field; plain; prairie; tundra; moor; wilderness
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
origin; source; virtuous ancestor
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
as (for); for; in the capacity of
unrequited love; one-sided love
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
assumed innocence; feigned ignorance
sympathy; compassion; pity