to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
Ishikawa Takuboku (1886-1912)
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
development project (program, programme, plan)
draft (for a speech, bill, etc.)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
underworld; underside of society
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
dreadful; terrible; horrible; fearsome; formidable; awesome
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
these guys; these fellows
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer