to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
Hokkaido (island, prefectural-level administrative unit)
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
period of youth; while young
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
(ear of) Japanese pampas grass
bunch of flowers; bouquet
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
oleaster (any plant of genus Elaeagnus); silverberry
soft, light rustling (e.g. leaves in the wind)
to sing; to sing of (love, beauty, etc.) in a poem; to express in the form of a poem; to recite (a poem)
Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum)
leaves turning red (in autumn); red leaves; autumn colours; fall colors
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
small restaurant; eating house
autumn breeze; fall breeze
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
earthwork; earthworks; laborer; labourer; navvy
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
to change (one's clothes)
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
nature of one's business; business instinct
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession