to cry softly; to sob; to weep
moment; brief space of time
swing (of a golf club, tennis racket, etc.); swing (boxing); swing
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
shift the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); pass the buck
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
emotional strength; force of will
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to fall in public esteem; to fall in value (stocks)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
far away in the distance; in the far distance
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
leading group (of runners in a marathon, etc.); leading pack
archer; bowman; bow-wielding soldier; crossbow soldier
as many (people) as possible
fine performance; tour de force
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
giving something a try because one has nothing to lose
bargain; find; unbelievable good luck; unexpected good fortune
to hurt one's reputation; to be ashamed of oneself; to lose one's honour
recorder (musical instrument); English flute
retry; another try; another go
elementary and middle school pupils
musical composition; tune
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
high and inside pitch; inter-scholastic athletics competition
cheering song; supporters' song
great emperor; ... the Great