to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
should; must; -able; probably; likely
high in the sky; highest heaven
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
jokingly; in the form of a joke
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
knowing; (an) acquaintance
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
refinement; narrowing-down
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
the other day; some time ago; recently
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging