to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to strum; to pluck the strings (of a guitar)
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
sweet (e.g. young girls, flowers blooming); touchingly lovely; cute; pitiful; pitiable
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
to crouch; to squat; to cower
singing voice; (sound of) singing
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
to change completely; to change suddenly
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly; again and again; continually
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
end; close; conclusion; termination
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
young person; youth; young
complete darkness; total darkness; pitch darkness
soft skin (esp. of a woman)
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more