... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to be opposite; to face each other
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to come to one's senses; to calm down
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
each; (arch.) you (plural)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
on hand; readily available
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
commuting to school; school commute
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
buying and eating sweets (esp. children); between-meal snacking
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little