by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
wild beast; wild animal; brute
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
to change completely; to change suddenly
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
near; nearby; not far off
drinking fountain; water fountain; bubbler; (animal) watering hole; water hole
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
staying out overnight without giving notice; spending night(s) away from home without permission (leave)
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
period of time; time slot; time zone
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
to clash; to collide; to conflict; to meet (by chance); to come across; to run into
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to wash away; to rinse off
to scrape off; to rub off