how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
how long; how far; how much
to pass (of time); to elapse
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
thought; consideration; thinking
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
body; physique; build; stature
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to say; to be called; to do
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
(somebody else's) parents; both parents