to begin to rain; to begin to snow
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to begin to fall (rain, etc.)
heavy rainfall; heavy snowfall; steady rainfall; downpour; raining in earnest
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
reading partway; leaving half-read
sharing an umbrella; under one umbrella; sketch of an umbrella with two names under it (equiv. of "X loves Y")
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
adds force or indicates command
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
secret intention; ulterior motive; kanji "heart" radical at bottom
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
invitation; introduction; temptation
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
be (that) as it may; having said that
ridiculous; absurd; silly; laughable
explanation; interpretation
to cease; to stop; to be over
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 render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
due form; official; formality