small build; small stature
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
(arch.) Sasamorpha borealis (species of bamboo grass unique to Japan); shoots of this plant
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
small tengu; promising young martial arts practitioner
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
(playing) a game of go, shogi or chess, etc.
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
indeed; really; truly; very much
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
don't you think?; indicates question
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
moment to quit; way to quit
bungler; greenhorn; clumsy; poor hand
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
not limited to; not just ...
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
loving something but being very bad at it
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
male temple employee (esp. one who does odd jobs)
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
unwritten law; common law; unwritten rule
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)