to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
any more; any further; any better; any longer
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to be torn off; to come off
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
coating (esp. lacquering)
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
earnings from a part-time job
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
slot machine in a pachinko parlor (parlour)
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
war; battle; match; game; competition
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)