to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
only; just; (ever) since; after; continuously; remaining (in a particular state)
interruption; suspension; break
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
something like ...; something called ...
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
because of; owing to; due to
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
before a Buddha or a mortuary tablet; offerings made to Buddha or placed on a mortuary tablet
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
while; even though; despite
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts