to press against each other; to huddle together
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
visit (to a religious site, e.g. shrine, temple, grave)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
cigarette; cig; smoke; fag
successfully; with success
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
good (condition); going well; fine; smooth
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to ask; to enquire; to query
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
string made from twisted paper
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
accomplishment; execution
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to chase; to run after; to pursue
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
interview (e.g. for a job)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
big gamble; big plunge; big mountain