after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
attack; attack (on a difficult task); tackling; making an assault (on a summit); attack
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
neglecting; ignoring; paying no attention to; superior to (e.g. a professional); outdoing; outshining
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be transparent; to show through
feeling good; feeling pleasant
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
clearing one's throat; cough
to beat time; to mark time
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
of course; certainly; naturally
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable