to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
literally; to the letter; literal
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
writing implement; writing tool
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to have glazed eyes (when drunk, angry, etc.); to have glassy eyes
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
careless person; scatterbrain; birdbrain; hasty person
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to pick up; to find; to gather
pencil case; pencil box; writing brush case
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
considerably; greatly; a lot
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival