topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
brushing; blushing (blotchiness or milkiness in paint applied to a surface)
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to thrust away; to send flying
furious facial expression
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to forget oneself; to lose control of oneself
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
that; the matter in question
countryman; provincial; person from the country; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
results; record; grades; marks
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
next season (esp. in sports); next year
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand