already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
bluff; false show of power; bold front
another world (esp. in fiction); otherworld; parallel universe; different-dimension world; isekai
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
this world; this life; world of the living
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
else; in addition; besides
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to catch the eye; to attract attention
chance; opportunity; occasion
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)