grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
convalescence; recovering from an illness; recuperating
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
to smile (at); to grin (at)
such; like that; that sort of
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to jump over; to leap over; to fly over; to fly across; to jump ahead (of someone); to skip over
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to find out; to discover; to locate
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
settlement; solution; resolution
survival; survivor; relic
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
the nth ...; divisions of a kabuki performance
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
vegetable; marijuana; cannabis
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
pickling in salt; food preserved in salt; holding on to (shares, land, etc.) for an extended period until its value increases; leaving unsold; leaving unused
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
stingily; tightfistedly; in a miserly manner; naggingly
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
health; healthy; sound; fit
economic conditions; economic situation; financial situation; financial circumstances
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
corridor; hallway; passageway