(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
even though; despite; when
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
reason; cause; circumstances
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
telling others; revealing to others; letting out a secret
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
(in gagaku or noh) middle section of a song
one's family and followers; one's whole clan
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up