to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
more than anything; above all else
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
that; the matter in question
successively; one after another
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
lively song; lively dance
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
about; concerning; related to; -ish
fluent (in a language); flowing
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
close-cropped hair; shaven head
ammonite (traditional name)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
long roofed passageway (originally having an earthen floor and used as a bridle path)
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
court of law in the Edo period, in which the parties sat on white sand
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
central figure; pillar (e.g. of the nation); chief; boss; master carpenter; beams and ridge supports of a roof
finish; finishing; finishing touches
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
lowering; sinking; depreciation; price fall; punch line (of a rakugo story); (arch.) sword strap
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits