(metaphor for) something unusually fast; (lit.) fleeing hare
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
consequently; as a result
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to look forward to something
out of character; unlike one
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to move forward; to move on
with a start; with a jump
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
obedience; submission; resignation
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
any more; any further; any better; any longer
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life