originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to push aside; to brush aside
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
fate; chance; relationship; tie
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
in the morning; during the morning
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
and; thereupon; because of that
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
moment by moment; hour by hour
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
late-growing rice; late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late); late bloomer
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
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
one's parents' generation
close; intimate; on good terms
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness