majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to come to one's senses; to calm down
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
(arch.) retainer; (arch.) attendant; Omi (hereditary title; orig. one of the two highest such titles, later demoted to sixth highest of eight); I; me
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
memory; sense; experience
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
speech; expression; wording; language
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
ago; since; before; previous