excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
just because; even if; even though
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
(not) even once; (not) ever
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to rise; to erect; to get up
time; hour; period; class
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
looking pale; looking unwell
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
impossible; unlikely; improbable
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
tool; implement; means; furniture
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to crouch; to squat; to cower
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening