standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
passing through without stopping; passing by
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
something; some kind of; for some reason
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
head; brains; intellect; understanding
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
a few years ago; some years back
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative