to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
being fond of children; person fond of children
elder; senior; senior monk; dean; presbyter
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
mess; jumble; muddle; chaos
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
breaking off; snapping off; suddenly stopping
memories; recollections; reminiscence
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
conflict; fighting each other
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
small fraction; small proportion
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
intelligence; intellect; brains
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
the same; the said; likewise
opposite bank; farther shore
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
to shake one's head (in denial)
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
groundless fear; thinking too much; making too much of
to apologize; to apologise