he; she; samurai's attendant (in a var. of origami); type of popular song accompanied by dance from the Edo period
to sniff around; to snoop around; to nose about
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
vicious circle; vicious cycle
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to begin talking; to open up
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
virtuous cycle; virtuous circle
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
how many years; how long; what year
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
opening fully; full throttle; full power
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk