here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to offer something to a deity or somebody's spirit; to pay a tribute to a person who is about to depart
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
it's been a long time; long time no see
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
beautification; glorification
cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes; remains (of war dead)
reading light; reading lamp
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
to watch steadily; to stare
compensating; making up for; supplementation
one yen; throughout (an area); whole district
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)