nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
all over the island; throughout the island; on the island
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to do everything in one's power; to do all one can; to leave nothing undone; to exhaust one's resources
fresh water; fiscal spending; government pump priming
cooperation; mutual aid (help)
to build (a fire); to make; to start; to light
pot; (arch.) typical name for a female servant in the Edo-period; working at night; female with symptoms of gender identity disorder (e.g. a transvestite)
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
division into equal parts; equal parts
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
first time; first; initial
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
makeshift; temporary expedient; stopgap measure
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
key to a solution; first step toward a solution; thread to unravel a mystery
championship; title (of champion)
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
(committee) chairman; president
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
to put one's strength into
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size