to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to get on well (with someone); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
to popularize; to popularise; to give currency to; to set a trend
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
heavy rainfall; heavy snowfall; steady rainfall; downpour; raining in earnest
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
match (for lighting a fire)
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
mouthpiece; cigarette holder; cigarette filter (tip); fragrant garnish (for soup)
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
root; source; origin; cause
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
knitting; knitted material; crochet
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
soaked to the skin; like a drowned rat
to blaze; to burn brightly
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
traditional winter hunters in Tōhoku; matagi
hunting gun (usu. shotgun or rifle)
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress