we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
corridor; gallery; hallway; cloister (i.e. covered walk typically circling a building or garden, esp. in a palace or place of worship)
slope; slanting surface; bevel
under the blazing sun; in sweltering heat
provincial capital (under the ritsuryō system); provincial office; public place of imperial rule
scorching heat; fierce glare of the Sun
tengu; red-faced and long-nosed goblin said to reside deep in the mountains; bragging; conceit; braggart
break; pause; interruption; intermission
cenotaph; memorial monument
warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
to feel a chill run down one's spine
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
mountain stream; mountain torrent
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
cache; place to hide something
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
season; the times; opportunity; occasion
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
graduate of the same school; fellow alumnus; (former) schoolmate
studying abroad; studying overseas
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
match (for lighting a fire)
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
cramp; sprain; unreasonableness; absurdity; illogical; unreasonable
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
poor work; humble reference to one's own work
deep emotion; being filled with emotion
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
one roll; one book; one volume; first volume; rolling once; wrapping once around
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to begin drawing; to begin painting
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying