to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
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)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to some extent; to a certain extent
to hold one's nose; to pinch one's nose
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
confections; sweets; candy; cake
young; juvenile; child in the first year of kindergarten
class; heading; group; category
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to trace back to (the origins of something)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
incarnation (of a god, spirit or abstract quality); embodiment; avatar; incarnation; monster role; kumadori worn for a monster role
fishing harbour; fishing harbor
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
association; union; guild; labor union; labour union; trade union
crew (of a ship, airplane, etc.); crew member
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
testimony; (verbal) evidence
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
although I say; although one might say; although called
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
leadership; initiative; spearhead