leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
racketeer; thug; rogue; bully; fixer
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
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)
commencing with; including
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
popular person; favorite; favourite
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
in good health; alive and well; going strong
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to ask a question; to ask questions
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
leaving everything up to someone else
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
addition; adding; supplement
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough