to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to detain; to check; to restrain
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
to be indebted; to be under an obligation
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
slightly early; just before
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
fast-talking; rapid talking
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to be able (to); to be possible (to)