finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to provide momentum; to give a boost to; to encourage; to spur; to stimulate
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
a considerable number; a fair number
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to tighten; to press hard
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
vitality; (one's) life force
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to summon; to get used to call
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
with these words; while saying
close to the wall; alongside the wall
objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio
on countless occasions; many a time
interesting (personality, turn of phrase, etc.); pleasantly different; tasteful; attractive; charming
personality; style; appearance
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
admiration; being impressed (by)