how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
aizuchi; back-channeling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
action of making something; -ification
leaving everything up to someone else
crucial; key; most important; main (point)
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
attendance; presence; appearance
right to decide; having say (in a decision)
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
the ocean; the great deep
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
horizon (related to bodies of water)
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
the Bon Festival and New Year; two great things (happening at the same time)