to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
human intellect; knowledge
vitality; (one's) life force
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
moment by moment; hour by hour
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
to live through; to survive
hanafuda; flower cards; playing cards consisting of 12 suits of 4 cards, each suit representing a month indicated by a flower
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
my spouse (esp. used to refer to one's wife); my wife; my husband
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
close to the wall; alongside the wall
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to get slightly dirty (all over)
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand