today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
to speak; to hear a voice
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to put one's hand on; to touch
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
though; notwithstanding; although
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to talk; to chat; to chatter
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
woven mat (esp. one made of straw); (arch.) seat
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
moron; idiot; stupid person
sick person; patient; invalid
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
variation; rogue (something)
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
leather boots; rubber boots; wellingtons; wellies; long boots; high boots
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to be purplish; to be tinged purple
Japanese wolf (Canis lupus hodophilax, extinct); wild dog
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to become pale; to turn pale
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
flour; meal; powder; dust