to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to put one's hand on; to touch
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
to solicit; to demand; to extort
to rise; to erect; to get up
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
because of; owing to; due to
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
making one's debut; making one's first appearance; (just) showing one's face; showing up; introductory kabuki performance (to introduce the actors); December kabuki performance at Kyoto's Minamiza Theater in which all famous actors perform
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
fourth day of the month; four days
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
the other day; a few days ago
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
in the same way as; just like
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
still (continuing); as ever; further
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)