self-deprecating; self-mocking
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
pretension; conceit; hubris
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
period of time; time slot; time zone
comparatively; relatively
to take away; to carry off
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
courteous; decorous; polite
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
mysterious disappearance; being spirited away
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to stiffen; to become stiff
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to jar; to creak; to grate
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
endless; boundless; innumerable; endless; never-ending; going on forever
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
historical play; period drama
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
abundant harvest; bumper crop
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
to revere; to respect; to worship