to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
(sense of) cleanliness; (sense of) freshness
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to get slightly dirty (all over)
pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
rustling; dry; rough feeling; rough (of a person); course; catching fish with a net
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
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
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
aimlessly; by chance; accidentally; casually; suddenly; unexpectedly
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
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
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
sympathy; compassion; pity
to rot away; to crumble to dust; to decay completely; to die in obscurity
finishing blow; coup de grâce
ago; since; before; previous
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
the world in general; society; convention
something like ...; something called ...
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
available room (hotel); vacancy; room to let
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words