on the other hand; at the same time
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
full load; being fully loaded (with); being full of (articles, photos, etc.; of a newspaper or magazine); being packed with (e.g. fun, excitement)
patience; endurance; perseverance
to begin to do; to start doing; to cater; to make and deliver (food)
bending backward; strutting
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
without; unless; have to do
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
high-quality green tea; jewel-like dewdrop
various countries; various regions; various provinces
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
Toyama (city, prefecture)
pharmacy; drugstore; chemist's (shop); pharmacist; druggist; chemist
inn; tavern; (arch.) basket used by travellers to carry food and other supplies; (arch.) basket used by travellers to carry horse fodder
to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
acting as a foster parent; caring for another's child; foster parent
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
to hunt out; to flush out; to round up
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
mask of a devil; startling appearance; devil's face
to take responsibility for; to take the blame for
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
low-ranking samurai; rolling three and one (in a dice game)
to stand aside; to step to the side; to move aside
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
exemption; exoneration; discharge
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
doubling; marked increase; multiplying; redoubling