though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
travelling alone; solitary journey
guardian; protector; patron; parent
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
front entrance; front door
to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
in this manner; in this way; like this
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
interference; meddling; butting in
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
technique; art; skill; move
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene