to pay attention; to be watchful
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
to change completely; to change suddenly
to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
polite; courteous; hospitable; careful; handled with great care; treated with attention
(bar of) sweet-potato paste
carrying voice; well-projected voice
to treat (a guest); to receive; to entertain; to be hospitable to; to make welcome
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
having said that; be that as it may
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to choose; to select; to pick (out)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
ban; prohibition; taboo; law; ordinance (esp. in the middle ages)
certain evidence; definite evidence
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
6-shaku-long wooden pole (traditionally used for self-defence, capturing lawbreakers, etc.); carrying pole; shoulder pole
sasumata; man catcher; two-pronged weapon for catching criminals
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
one's business; reading of scriptures before a (statue of) Buddha; bargain; discount; (arch.) money paid to a prostitute or geisha
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
unless one ...; if one does not ...
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); -ing
overdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors); lack of self-reliance; presumed acceptance (of one's behaviour); presumed benevolence; attention-seeking (behavior)
to become possible; to become able to (do)
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to make one feel grateful