book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to fall; to drop; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to decrease (of popularity, quality, speed, sales, etc.); to fall; to be inferior (to)
long ago; a long time ago; already
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
emotional strength; force of will
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
I see; that's right; indeed
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
of bad omen; ill augur; boding evil; bad fortune
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
to make a speech; to address
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
elementary level; beginner level
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing