in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders); lump (in tissue, esp. breast); swelling; lingering discomfort; uneasiness
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
leader; guide; mentor; coach
watering hole; watering place
to act arrogantly; to be puffed up with success; to behave like one is better than others
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
conference room; place of assembly
advance; moving forward; progress
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
absolutely; positively; decidedly
all (there is); as long as there is
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
door-to-door manzai; form of comedy originally performed at people's homes by entertainers during the New Year festivities; precursor to modern day manzai
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
skinny man; shabby-looking man; noh mask representing a male ghost
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
(another's) spirit; God's heart or spirit; Lord's will
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
brunette; woman or girl with brown skin or eyes
hundred times; hundred degrees
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
molasses; black treacle; (sugar) syrup
good-for-nothing; worthless
three large cities (esp. Edo, Kyoto, and Osaka during the Edo period)
free talk; irresponsible talk
article to be delivered; present
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
to delineate; to draw; to express; to imagine
light blue; pale blue; aqua
to not understand; to not (quite) know; to be unsure; to be unable to tell