to jump upon (a moving object)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
foot of a mountain; plain at the foot of a mountain; range; spread; extent
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to complain; to make a complaint
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
grass used for thatching; sedge used for thatching
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to climb; to clamber (over, up); to scramble (up); to scale; to claw one's way up
whole story; full picture; full particulars
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
reflection; reflected light; reflected heat; glare
reproachful; hateful; bitter
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
from the viewpoint of; according to
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
Dewa (former province located in present-day Yamagata and Akita prefectures)
to arrive home; to return
wafer cake filled with bean jam; (in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of
thoughtlessly; rashly; unwisely; halfway; half-done; incomplete
restraining (someone); restraint
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips