to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
pieces; scraps; disconnected
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
one day; (on) a certain day
seventh day of the month; seven days
for a moment; even as a joke; even in the slightest degree
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
here and there; around and about
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
wandering; rambling; roaming
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
strength; power; proficiency; ability
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
tower; stand; pedestal; calyx
heron with all-white plumage (incl. egrets); white heron
white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
arched bridge with Chinese-style railings; Chinese-style bridge
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
second (unit of time); arc second
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
workshop; studio; atelier
inner moat; moat within the castle walls
peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...