unable to do one's work; can't get anything done
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to change completely; to change suddenly
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
upper half of the body; upper body
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
one line; (a) single line; boundary; line (between things); forefront; front line
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
to come and go; to go back and forth
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to pretend; to act (as if)
flight; desertion; escape
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
state (of affairs); condition; developments; movements
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
weave; weaving; woven item
sound; tone; note; ring; chirp
in the city; within the city
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
agency; agent; answering (the door, phone, etc. on someone's behalf); ushering in (a visitor); passing on (a message); conveyance
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
to take command; to give direction
discovery; detection; finding
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
to spurn; to snub; to treat with contempt
to trouble; to bother; to annoy
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution