above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to coil itself (e.g. a snake); to loaf around
snake; serpent; large snake
threat; intimidation; menace
to jump up and down; to hop
sickle-shaped neck (e.g. snake, praying mantis); crooked neck; gooseneck
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to let out a cry; to shout
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
to be found (e.g. unknown quantity in an equation); to be calculated
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to shake off; to throw off
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
to fly away; to flee away; to scatter
to smoke (e.g. pipe); to puff (cigarette)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
patient; unhurried; leisurely
Gion (entertainment district in Kyoto)
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
statue of Buddha; image of Buddha; Buddhist statue; Buddhist image
shallow river; shallows; flatboat; river boat
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal