to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
protuberance; bulge; protrusion; rise; uplift; upheaval
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
if you do this; if this is the case
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
after a long time; for the first time in a while
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
economic; financial; economical; thrifty; frugal
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to breathe out; to exhale
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)