to not take seriously; to take lightly
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to put one's strength into
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
swelling; enlargement; becoming fat; hypertrophy
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
surely; certainly; no doubt; must
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
noble family; lord's family; large organization; large company; head family (of a school of traditional performing arts); parlour
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
to pay for someone else (with the expectation of being reimbursed later); to lend someone the money to pay for (e.g. rent); to make a temporary payment on someone's behalf
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)