to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to lean over (someone); to bend over; to lean on; to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from ... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that ...; trying to ...
to some extent; to a certain extent
physical work; manual labour (labor)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
general; popular; common; typical
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
upper half of the body; upper body
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
again; once more; a second time
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)