a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
torture to death; torment to death
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
counter for ships (large boats); counter for half of a pair (e.g. half of a folding screen); counter for fish, birds, arrows, etc.
halfway-done; mediocre; uncertain; half-heartedly; insufficiently
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
nature; property; disposition
to grimace; to make a wry face
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
swaying (repeatedly, in a large, slow motion)
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to shave off; to scrape off
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
one edge; one end; one side
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
sympathy; compassion; pity
place; room; margin; scope