falling on one's backside (behind, bottom); pratfall; mochi used to celebrate a child's first birthday; mochi tied to a baby's back if he starts walking before his first birthday in order to cause him to fall on his backside
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to cast a shadow; to appear; to loom (of a threat, etc.); to manifest (of symptoms, etc.)
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
while; during (the time when)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
since when; from when; how long
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
servant; manservant; menial
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
successive generations; successive emperors
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little