very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance
flustered; confused; panicked
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to be worried; to be troubled
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
both (people); the two of them
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
prohibition; inhibition; ban
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead; folk song and dance performed by a group; leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
disk; discus; flying saucer; disc media (CD, DVD, etc.)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
Christmas carol; Christmas song
to pour forth; to spill out
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
by itself; automatically; naturally
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance