(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
that kind; competition; match
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
bad boy; naughty child; brat
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
weakness; effeminacy; enervation
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
wet and glistening; slimy; slippery; to have a sheen; to be slimy
ama; female diver (who collects shells, seaweed, etc.)
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
loose and disheveled hair
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
one's nature; characteristic; inherent; natural
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to weep copiously; to grieve; to be dejected
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
great stature; large build