the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
windmill; wind turbine; pinwheel (toy); windmill (toy); Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
to look around; to survey
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; blankly; vacantly
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
byway; side street; cross street; wrong way; digression
side street (often parallel to a main street); back street; alley; alleyway
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to work hard; to sweat; to wash off one's sweat
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
back street; back alley; off-street
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
round shape; circle; circular form