close to the wall; alongside the wall
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
loitering on the way; wayside grass
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
way of talking; speaking style
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
physical condition; state of health
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
although I say; although one might say; although called
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it