to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
person who has been through a lot; worldly-wise person; one who has seen it all
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
then; and (then); in that case; if so
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
street stall; stand; booth
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
age-appropriate (esp. of clothing, hairstyles)
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion