to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
carefree; free from worry
though one didn't intend (expect) to
coming and going; going back and forth (between); commuting (to work, school, etc.); attending regularly; passbook; bankbook
to untangle; to untwine; to get back together (with a former partner)
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
unfortunately; regrettably
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
to be born; to come into the world
crisis prevention; crisis avoidance
to teach thoroughly; to instill (into); to instil; to inculcate; to drum (into); to drill (into)
scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting
future years; in (one's) later years