state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
several minutes; a few minutes
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
many; numerous; various; large number of
one-by-one; separately; in detail
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
gathering; place where people gather; (arch.) police station; (arch.) camp; (arch.) barracks
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to look upwards; to look up
here and there; in places
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly