to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
brother (usu. in names of films, companies, etc.)
sister (sibling); (Catholic) sister; sister (female partner in a homosexual relationship)
moment by moment; hour by hour
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard; precincts
water for washing or moistening one's hands
worshipper; worshiper; visitor (to a shrine or temple); pilgrim
filth (esp. excrement, feces, urine); muck; waste; garbage; dirt; dust
old couple; elderly couple
to get between; to be caught in
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
small change; coins; small sum of money
before god; before an altar
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
shrine office; office of a Shinto shrine
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
can't help worrying; besides myself with worry
to take precautions; to set a guard against attack
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
unsteadily (walking); waddling; staggeringly; totteringly
ingenuity; resourcefulness
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to rule; to govern; to administer
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding