to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
putting in an appearance; visiting; coming to the surface; appearing; showing one's face (in TV, social media, etc.)
difficult to ...; hard to ...
seventh day of the month; seven days
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business
skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis); oceanic bonito; victorfish
the first bonito of the season
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
half the body; half length
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
kabuki; Japanese classical drama
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain woman; soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
knowing; (an) acquaintance
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
never mind!; don't worry about it
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
madly in love; completely charmed (by); from the heart; entirely; (arch.) bottom of one's heart
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy