to begin to rain; to begin to snow
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
everywhere; all over the place
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
outer case; casing; slip-case; slipcase; outer box
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
by itself; automatically; naturally
standing; reserve; always having ready
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
rule; reign; government; governing
in short; in a nutshell; in a word; to cut a long story short
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
age range; age-group; age bracket
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to understand; to make out
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
memory; ability to remember