order; directive; instructions; command
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
falsehood; untruth; lie; fallacy
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
manner of using one's hands
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to collapse; to flop (onto)
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
with a crack; with a smash
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light