naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
to be incomparable; to be completely different matters; to be completely different things
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
second (unit of time); arc second
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
famous picture; masterpiece (painting); film classic
to cramp; to be cramped; to contract
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to be settled; to be brought to an end
interest (in something); enthusiasm
kamaboko; steamed seasoned fish paste, usu. in a semicylindrical shape on a strip of wood and sliced to go in soup, etc.
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
in turns; alternately; in order
river; stream; River; the ... river
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to provide; to arrange; to install