sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
good-for-nothing; worthless
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
to live; to reside; to inhabit
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
threat; intimidation; menace
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
devotion; attachment; infatuation
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to make it worth somebody's while; to make something worthwhile
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
dirty-looking; filthy; disgusting; squalid
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
clearly; distinctly; vividly
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
next term; next period; next version; next release
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
arrogant; haughty; insolent
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
of great promise; with a promising future
indescribable; inexpressible
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation