to be turned up; to be turned inside out; to ride up; to be lifted (e.g. by wind)
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
moving into (a city, etc.); transfer (to a new school)
older sister; lass; young lady
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
hamburger (in a bun); burger
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
to gain fame; to make one's name
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
logs in bark; rough wood; unseasoned timber; new lumber
with a broad grin; smirking
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
both sides (on the left and right); both neighbours
Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora); Japanese umbrella pine; tanyosho pine
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
(in) the air; midair; sky
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
limpness; soft; limp; mumbling; talking with food in one's mouth
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
but still; however; and yet; nevertheless; for all that
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
greeting; a fine thing to say