to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
second half of the year; second half of the fiscal year
at once; immediately; right now
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
rather; better; instead; if anything
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to be flowing (of blood); to be alive; to be humane; to show signs of humanity
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
good offices; auspices; sponsorship; village official (during the Edo period)
surely; certainly; without doubt
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
natto (fermented soybeans)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
one day; (on) a certain day
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room