simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to find an excuse; to rationalize; to find a pretext
shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
pottery; earthenware; ceramics; porcelain
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
chink in the armor (armour)
elementary; basic; rudimentary
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
to do over; to remake; to resume
sharp parting remark; parting threat
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
practice; exercise; military exercise; manoeuvres; seminar
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
commoner; plebeian; commoner (in Japan between 1869 and 1947; the lowest of the three classes)
revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)
stone construction; stone-built; (made of) stone
(large) house; residence; mansion
dangerous element; person who poses a high risk
curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle
staying up late; sitting up late at night; keeping late hours
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
ground wire; earth wire; earthed line
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
scrubbing and washing; kitchen work
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)