frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
generously; liberally; magnanimously
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to rule; to govern; to administer
sacred fire; sacred flame; Olympic flame; Olympic torch
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
that is to say; so that means
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to move forward; to move on
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
striker (triangular piece of steel used with flint to create sparks)
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
and yet; though; when; in spite of
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
hidden room; secret chamber
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to tumble down; to roll down