to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
along the road; at the side of the road
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
rivalry in love; rivalry for the heart of a woman
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism
torii; Shinto shrine archway
building with a gabled, hipped roof
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
to die; (lit.) to become earth
slope; incline; slope (of a linear function); gradient (vector calculus)
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to be thrilled; to be excited
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
most of all; extremely; supremely
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
student in a lower grade; underclassman
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
(arch.) lowly person; (arch.) lowliness; I
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
vice; immorality; corruption
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check