to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
weatherbeaten; exposed to rain
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to thrust down; to push off
to raise one's voice; to shout
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
lie; falsehood; fiction; fabrication
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
emotional scars; mental trauma
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
recuperation; medical treatment
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
holiday house; vacation home; villa; prison; jail
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
poor physical health; bad shape
(state of) house arrest; (state of) confinement
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to yearn for; to be in love with
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
day after day; day in and day out; every single day