(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
treasure chest; strongbox
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
dark blue ground; dark blue cloth
one thin flat object; one sheet
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to behave well (of a child)
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
welcome!; nice to see you!
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to be at a loss for words
and then; and so; and; so then