messenger; envoy; emissary
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
in these times; in times likes these; the season being what it is
to fight; to exchange blows
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
innumerable; countless; numberless
year after year; as the years go by; with each passing year
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
pressure; oppression; suppression
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
various countries; various regions; various provinces
mechanism used to lift an actor onto the stage (in kabuki)
funeral; burial rites; attendance at a funeral
temporary; ad hoc; makeshift; stopgap
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
one day; (on) a certain day
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to manage something successfully; to be successful
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature