to move off (into the distance); to become distant; to recede; to drift away (from a person, activity, etc.); to distance oneself (from); to become less frequent (e.g. of visits)
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
montane zone; mountain zone
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to play around; to gallivant about
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
waking; waking up; awakening
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
level ground; plain; flatland
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to play a leading role; to play a central part
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
sunlight filtering through trees
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
every part of the world; all over the world; the four corners of the world
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
same village; that village
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
home area; home town; local
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
but; however; provided that