long time; long interval; for quite some time
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
sickroom; hospital room; ward
to recover consciousness; to come to
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
commander; general; leader
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
robust health; able-bodied
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
proclamation; official notice; touch; contact
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
what sort of; what kind of; what way
to be forward; to be impertinent
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
sooner or later; in time; eventually
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
steep peak; steep ridge; high rugged mountain
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
perilous pass (on a route or journey); rough spot
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
noninterference; nonintervention