one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
long (time that has passed); old (story)
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to mix together; to blend; to compound
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
thank you for your continued patronage
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
blueness; greenness; tinge of blue; (vegetable) garnish
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
difficult problem; challenge
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
counter for choices, options, etc.
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
shriek of delight; cry of joy
consequently; as a result
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
future (usually near); prospects
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
those (near the second person)
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
goal; basket (basketball); finishing line; Gaul