subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
with a clink (of metal); with a chink
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
both hands; both arms; ten
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
lightly; easily; carelessly
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
then; well; so; well then
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
expression; look; countenance; face
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
one breath; chug!; drink!
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
(in) the air; midair; sky
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm