to be contented; to be at ease
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
two ways (e.g. of interpreting a word); two kinds; two types
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
to go against; to act contrary to; to run counter to; to deviate from
relativity; interconnectedness; correlation
deviation; departure; omission
criticism; commentary; review
to pack (in box); to drive to wall
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
in the end; after all is said and done; (lit.) when the striped mullet is fully grown
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
clay face (made like a mask or as a decoration)
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
ordinary; plain; commonplace; usual; normal
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
1000 ri; (a) long distance
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
person with a lot of free time on their hands; person of leisure; idler; loafer
incoherent; vague; silly; foolish
to waste one's efforts; to work to no (useful) effect
to employ; to hire; to charter
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
going through great pains in vain
great compassion and mercy
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to decide; to determine; to judge
one's every action; every single move
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump