great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
in swarms; in great crowds
revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing
transfer (of one's name into another family register); transfer (to another team, company, etc.)
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
rain and wind; driving rain
construction; establishment
older brother and younger sister
mad (with grief, love, etc.); crazy; out of one's mind; on the verge of insanity
as (one) walks on, and on
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
four legs; four-legged; quadruped
oilily; slimily; slipperily
quick work; (clever) feat
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling card game)
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)