to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
sense of equilibrium; sense of balance
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
literally; to the letter; literal
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
corridor; hallway; passageway
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
moment by moment; hour by hour
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
vague recollection; faint memory