a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
dry riverbed; river beach
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
to fly around; to scatter
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
disorder; disturbance; unrest
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
rewriting (book); renewal; transfer of ownership
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
no way to do; nothing can be done
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
decision; determination; resolution
main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to call a person's attention (to)
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
very likely; very probable
deepest part; deepest portion; depths (of the ocean etc.); innermost
final; eventual; ultimate
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
operation (of machine); operating; running; working