still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
if you think about it; come to think of it
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
coming out; emerging; being born into (a certain family); being a native of (a particular place)
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
poverty; need; destitution; having great difficulty with; struggling greatly with; being in distress
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to fall ill; to be taken ill
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
village; hamlet; countryside; country
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
with a rustling sound; rippling (of a stream, etc.); murmuring; slurping down (ochazuke); quickly and easily (e.g. write a letter); with ease
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
grandfather; male senior-citizen
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
face; looks; vestiges; trace
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
mistress; kept woman; concubine
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between