to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
for example; for instance; e.g.
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
head; lead; vanguard; first
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
treasure chest; strongbox
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
site; point on a map; spot
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to come to one's senses; to calm down
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
(arch.) sitting outdoors; room that served both as a reception room and as a living room in a Heian-period mansion; temporary sitting place installed in the garden at the imperial court, used on the occasion of archery or sumo ceremonies
wiles; trick; artifice; lover (male) (esp. of a prostitute)
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear