to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
to comb out; to brush; to untangle; to unravel
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to talk to oneself; to mutter
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
to go by the rules; to observe the regulations
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
to restrict (a person) by rule
history of; experience of
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
all over; all over the place; everywhere
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
shrinkage; contraction; economy; retrenchment
eradication; extermination; destruction; suppression
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
novelizing; novelising; adapting a movie, game, etc. into a book
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
championship; title (of champion)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (rejecting) sternly; flatly; smartly; (dressing up) well
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
collaboration; joint work
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
hollow; low ground; basin; pit; dip; depression