on the least pretext; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance; at the drop of a hat
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
sillago (any fish of genus Sillago, esp. the Japanese whiting, Sillago japonica)
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to dance; to perform dance steps
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain
phrase; phrase; strawberry
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
resembling closely; being strikingly similar; bearing a strong likeness
mentality; mood; sentiment; fretfulness; tedium; irritation
rising; exacerbated; exasperated; accelerated; aggravated
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
horse gait; way of walking (e.g. in martial arts, etc.)
mysterious profundity; quiet beauty; the subtle and profound; yūgen
future years; in (one's) later years
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
in high spirits; excited; energetic
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
(there is) no sign (of); leaving no trace; nowhere to be seen
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
pride; dignity; self-worth
not limited to; not just ...
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)