pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to strike each other; to come to blows; to fight; to say (useless things, facetious remarks, etc.) to each other
consists of; comprises; is made up of
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; discrimination (against people)
at first; initially; in the beginning
resentment; indignation; anger
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
(and) many others; extras (in a film)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
children; sons; (lit.) children and younger brothers; young people
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to be talented; to be able
in that manner; like that
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
way; method; means; effect; result; worth
-less; lacking; non-existing
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)