direct unforked road; straight path
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
just managing; with great difficulty
wall of rock; rock cliff; rock face
to fall asleep; to sleep deeply
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
to let (someone) play; to keep (someone) amused; to leave idle; to not make use of; to do; to do
to die; to ascend to heaven
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
cache; place to hide something
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
to be on the right track; to go well
to press against each other; to huddle together
quite; very; 10^48; quindecillion
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
tattling; telling on (someone)
ultramarine colour (color)
thin or light silk; sheer silk; veil (mystery)
filling a vacancy; supplementation; substitute; deputy; alternate
choreography; dance composition; dance coaching
to view the past with nostalgia
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
of little importance; trivial; worthless; valueless
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
the preceding year; the previous year; last year
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
steady advance; carrying all before one
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
being too late; losing one's final chance