lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
indicates position in a sequence; divisions of a kabuki performance
Honshū (largest of the four main islands of Japan); Honshu
next; secondly; subsequently
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
since when; from when; how long
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
name; given name; first name
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
study; diligence; discount; reduction
10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various
8000; eight thousand; many
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief
fishing industry; fishery
preliminary investigation; preparation
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
should; must; -able; probably; likely
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners