to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to take a backseat (to someone); to fall behind (someone); to be at a disadvantage; to be under someone's influence; to imitate someone's style; to follow someone's customs
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
nothing; naught; nought; un-; non-
pipe; tube; bobbin (in a shuttle or spinning wheel)
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to attack; to hit; to strike
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
directly; in person; firsthand
generally; in general; widely; commonly; universally
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
izakaya; tavern, bar, etc. that also serves various dishes and snacks
about; on; regarding; per; for every
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
main street (as opposed to a side street); high street
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
weathering; fading (of memories); efflorescence
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
Saitama Prefecture (Kanto area)
going to Tokyo; going east