to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to examine someone's expression
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
race (of people); type of person
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to unfold; to unroll; to open
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
(professional) storyteller; hereditary role of narrator in early imperial court