to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m); counter used to number the gaps between pillars
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
district of a town; city block (of irregular size)
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
shipping agent; boathouse; inn for sailors
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
if so; in that case; in that situation
(another's) daughter; young lady
just because; even if; even though
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
meaningless words; words that make no sense
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
to shout (in anger); to yell
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
brandling (when used as fishing bait)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)