forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to be bothered (by something); to suffer
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
dancing or jumping for joy
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
covered in mud; mud-caked
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
disk; disc; tray; shallow bowl; grid; board (e.g. in shogi)
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to fly around; to scatter
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
bad taste (e.g. in clothes); poor taste
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
that's the way it is; such is life
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
light; easy; non-serious; minor