laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
with a start; with a jump
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
fast-talking; rapid talking
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
that day; the very same day
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
black cat; Yamato Transport (door-to-door delivery service company)
many; numerous; various; large number of
interruption; suspension; break
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
worthless; insignificant; unimportant; poor; miserable; wretched
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
continuous; continual; unceasing; incessant; without interruption
pupil; student; schoolchild