self-praise; praising oneself
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
daytime; noon; broad daylight
levelling of ground (for construction); preparation of soil (for planting)
in the face of; in defiance of
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
railroad; railway; rail transport
humanity; sidewalk; footpath; human realm
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
with a scraping sound; with a scratching sound; with a crunching sound (while eating)
matter for congratulation (wedding, pregnancy, birth, etc.); happy event
arrangement; good offices; discretion; judgment; disposition
childlike mind; judgment as a child (judgement)
disinheritance; disowning
past misdeeds; old crimes
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
marriage due to unintended pregnancy; shotgun wedding
treatment; handling; arrangement; addition; musical accompaniment (in noh)
stating (one's views); expressing
youthful indiscretion; youthful enthusiasm; youthful excess
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
(medical) doctor; physician
wrong diagnosis; misdiagnosis
far away in the distance; in the far distance
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence