to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
way of reciting; way of telling a story
key; mode (in gagaku); time; tempo; meter (of a poem); metre; style
detoxification; counteracting poison; neutralizing poison
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
to hang on to; to hang from; to hound; to keep after (someone); to grab the front of the opponent's mawashi, place one's head against their chest, and lower one's hips
by itself; automatically; naturally
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
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
same; similar; (just) like; equal
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
decision; determination; resolution
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to run up to; to rush over
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
government service; entering government service; finding a new lord or master to serve (of a ronin)
audience (with someone of high standing)
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
twig used in grafting; budwood
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
middle palace guard (ritsuryō system)
all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking
crying (of an infant) at night; baby colic
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)