to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
after a long time; for the first time in a while
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
admiration; wonder; astonishment
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
in the meanwhile; during the time
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
Edo-period popularized blend of Buddhist, Shinto and Confucian ethical teachings (popularised)
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
quotation; citation; reference
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
urge; demand; importunity
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly