to continue to do; to persist in doing
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
strange; unexpected; (by) chance; unusual; curious
shoe store; shoe shop; shoemaker
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
offender; criminal; culprit
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to rest; to relax; to repose
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)
to use (in cooking); to mix (in)
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to revere; to respect; to worship
property; fortune; assets
in the same way as; just like
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
singing voice; (sound of) singing
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to sink (into); to get depressed
silently (as the grave); quietly (as in death)
bento; Japanese box lunch