I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
decision; determination; resolution
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to move forward; to move on
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
to bewitch; to confuse; to enchant; to delude
along the road; along the way