to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
in the meanwhile; during the time
flowing style (e.g. of narrating a story); eloquence
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
conjunctive particle indicating a cause or reason
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
mountain villa; house in the mountains; mountain retreat
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
have to do; must; should; ought to
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
good; goodness; right; virtue
secret; private; surreptitious
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to change completely; to change suddenly
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
how; in what way; how about