slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
stepping back; drawing back
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
other; another; over; more than; I; me
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
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.)
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
how; in what way; how about
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
cripple; disabled person; invalid
to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
transfer; assignment; conveyance
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
charming; fascinating; attractive
otherwise; or else; if not
another thing; other things; another man's property
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
silver vine (Actinidia polygama); cat powder
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
gesture; gesticulation; motion
(written) contract; agreement
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
fair exchange; equivalent exchange; exchange of equal value
that; the matter in question
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
contract; compact; agreement
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint