suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
-less; lacking; non-existing
retainer; attendant; escort
what do you want?; can I help you?
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
news; word; tidings; omen
dancing or jumping for joy
growing wild (naturally); native
to be collected; to be gathered (e.g. mushrooms, etc.); to be harvested; to be able to collect; to be able to mine
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
premodern; old-fashioned; outmoded; antiquated
by all means; by all costs
important point; point to make note of
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
recreation; diversion; relaxation
news; word; tidings; omen
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
withdrawal symptoms; abstinence syndrome
what's what; heads or tails
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern