to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
in this manner; in this way; like this
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
step; stride; counter for steps
I see; that's right; indeed
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
while; during (the time when)
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to rain incessantly; to downpour
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can