to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to like; to love; to be fond of
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
east and west; Orient and Occident; East and West; ladies and gentlemen!; your attention, please!
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
older brother; elder brother
Reinhard; Reinhardt; Reinhart
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
young person; inexperienced person; novice
reason; cause; circumstances
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge