as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
to loosen the reins; to let up on (someone)
to wind (of a road, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
older sister; lass; young lady
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
scenery; scene; landscape
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
considerably; fairly; quite
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
calm; composed; leisurely
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
to slide into; to slip into
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
conviction; belief; confidence
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread