denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
deep emotion; strong feelings
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
desperately; for one's dear life
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
singing voice; (sound of) singing
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm