to summon courage; to be brave
looking slender in clothing
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
food; food products; foodstuffs
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
leafy vegetables; green vegetables
root crops; root vegetables
physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
(town) market; (street) market; marketplace
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
yuzu (Citrus ichangensis x C. reticulata)
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
thought; consideration; thinking
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
street stall; stand; booth
independent action; acting alone
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
exhausting work; hard work; severe duty
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
transportation rates or expenses
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to throw at; to turn; to raise
question; inquiry; enquiry
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)