to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
Urashima's casket (in the story of Urashima Tarō); Pandora's box; one's closely guarded treasure
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
scrutiny; scanning; taking a good look
in pieces; in scraps; fragmentary (e.g. knowledge); scrappy; insignificant; unimportant
to join together; to patch together
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
hey there; I say; see here
to make a blunder; to bungle; to mess up; to make a foolish mistake
koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period; oval; elliptical; small size (of paper)
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be bewitched by a fox; to be confused
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
for the time being; at present; (arch.) hindrance
travelling expenses; traveling expenses
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
payment; bill; sweeping; clearing away; sweeping stroke (e.g. when writing kanji)
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
matter of hit-and-miss; mix of success and failure; variation (in quality, returns, etc.)
each day; from day to day; day-to-day
(apportioning) in small amounts
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
tedious; boring; being fed up with