to wring the neck; to strangle
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
child or doll used as a vessel for a spirit invoked by a shaman or miko
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to put out; to extinguish
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
invulnerability; immortality; insensibility to pain
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
cross; crossed; cruciform
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
rejuvenation; restoration of youth
hidden treasure; treasured article
dressing oneself up to look young; altering one's appearance to look young; dressing younger than one's age
with a start; with a jump
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
with a momentary flash of light
love triangle; eternal triangle
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
yours sincerely; respectfully yours