tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
mountain hut (esp. one that offers lodging to climbers and hikers); mountain cottage; mountain shanty
side road; byroad; digression (e.g. from argument)
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
mountain climber; mountaineer
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
mountain climbing; mountaineering
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to press against each other; to huddle together
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
northern direction; north; (legal) wife (of a nobleman); lady
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
abstinence; self-denial; celibacy; asceticism; abnegation
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
stay calm; don't be rushed; don't be flustered
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana); the big four (i.e. four leaders in a given field)
home; household; family; hearth
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.