volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to say no more; to sink into silence
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to thrust before; to thrust at
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
living thing; living creature; animal; life
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to fight to the bitter end
outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
complete; whole; perfect; safe
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
five characters; five letters; five-syllable verse of a waka, haiku, renga, etc.; first five syllables of a waka, haiku, renga, etc.
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
honor; honour; credit; prestige
just one person; only one
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to communicate; to commune
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
fertile, productive field
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry