to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to force open; to push open
koicha; exceptionally dark, opaque matcha
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to remember; to recollect; to recognize; to recognise
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to fall down (e.g. off a chair); to slip down (e.g. one's eyeglasses); to make a fool of oneself; to whoop it up; to be on the spree
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
care; precaution; guarding; caution
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
opposite side; opposition
large earthenware pot (esp. for storage of liquids); large earthenware jar
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
reconstruction; reorganization; reorganisation; reconstitution; reconfiguration
departure; leaving; setting off
the same; the said; likewise
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
strategy meeting; council of war
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
connection; linking; linkage; link; liaison; contact
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism