to look at from the outside; to view from an outsider's perspective; to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
reaction; response; reaction
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
complicated and mysterious
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
question; inquiry; enquiry
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
mourning clothes; mourning attire; mourning dress
lovely; cute; charming; sweet
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
working adult; full-fledged member of society
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
Hakata (old but still commonly used name for Fukuoka)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to gather; to collect; to assemble
Okinawan time (i.e. a relaxed attitude to punctuality sometimes ascribed to Okinawans); island time
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
sports-minded; sports-oriented
common sense; general knowledge; common knowledge
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
no!; no no!; no, not at all
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain