gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to blaze; to burn brightly
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
otherwise; or else; if not
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
many; much; plenty; hardly
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
that day; the very same day
noisy; confused; uproarious
hokora; small wayside shrine
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to offer flowers (e.g. at grave); to leave flowers
honorific/polite/humble prefix
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber