to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
cold reception; unwelcoming treatment
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
north wind; northerly wind
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
to get over a bad mood; to get back in a good mood; to brighten up; to recover one's temper; to feel oneself again
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode