the fruit of diligent study
historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth
woman; lady; adult female
to substitute for; to stand in for; to fill in for
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
another name; nickname; alias; synonym
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
how long; how far; how much
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
misuji (cut of beef, usu. from the chuck); shamisen; samisen
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
elegance; taste; refinement
traces of a moving light; trail (e.g. of a meteor)
halo (around the Sun, Moon, etc.); ring; corona
swimming; bathing; getting on in the world
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
A Dark Night's Passing (novel by Shiga Naoya)
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
fear; dread; fright; willies
to look old-fashioned; to be antique-looking
decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place
Western clothing; Western binding
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
to tumble down; to roll down
something worth mentioning; something to count on; something problematic