by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
sunlight; rays of the Sun
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
traveling expenses; travelling expenses
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
different school (e.g. of ikebana)
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
I; me; myself; (arch.) we; (arch.) us; (arch.) ourselves
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
and; thereupon; because of that
way; method; means; resource; course
nod; inclination of the head
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
police headquarters; main office; this office
to tell; to announce; to declare; to pass (a sentence); to order
Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
intention; idea; inclination; wish
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing