patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to be needed; to be wanted
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to balance; to counterpoise; to remain unchanged; to share (e.g. the expense); to bear (part of)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
long time; long interval; for quite some time
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to pass (of time); to elapse
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
stealthily; secretly; in secret
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
the same kind; accomplice; partner
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
passing through without stopping; passing by
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
rather; better; instead; if anything
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love