someone (e.g. a woman) who is out of one's league; something beyond one's means
master swordsman; skilled fencer
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to observe carefully; to make sure
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to look around; to look towards (us)
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
covered in mud; mud-caked
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
from one's home; while sitting at home; without leaving one's house; without moving from one's chair; without taking a step outside
considerable; decent; suitably; reasonably; one matter; one field
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
condition of one's stomach
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
deceased father; late father
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
state (of affairs); condition; developments; movements
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
information; experience; knowledge; observation
neighboring districts; neighbouring districts; countryside
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
departure; leaving; going away; recession
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
caution; precaution; care
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
obedience; submission; resignation
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
greatness; excellence; magnificence
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry