how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
secret character; hidden character
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
to marry (a woman); to take to wife; to take in marriage
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
no!; no no!; no, not at all
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
squeezing something tightly; sound made by someone (or something) being squeezed; criticizing someone severely; sound made by someone being criticized; hug
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
they; those guys; those fellows
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to run up to; to rush over
impromptu; improvised; extempore; instant (e.g. ramen)