to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
prefab; prefabrication; prefabricated building
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
to quicken one's pace (steps)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
automobile manufacturer; car maker
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to keep standing; to stand motionless
to bestow (esp. of a god); to grant
but; however; although; even though
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
gondola (boat, esp. in Venice); gondola (hot-air balloon, airship, etc.); basket; scaffold (building); display shelf (shop)
shutting tightly; making airtight; sealing hermetically
lattice; latticework; lattice door; check(ed) pattern; plaid
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
police officer; policeman; constable
more than usual (usu. time)
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
very young; little; childish; immature
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
giving someone a ride on one's shoulders; shoulder wheel (judo)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student