it is no use crying over spilt milk
wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
to tighten the reins; to bring (someone) under control
overanxiety; needless worry
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
round coin with a (square) hole in the center; coin made of non-precious materials; money
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
division of work; sharing out the work; splitting into groups (e.g. to search for someone); separating into parties
dual personality; split personality
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
unable to focus on ... (due to being preoccupied with something else); unable to concentrate on ...; unable to settle down to ...
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
atonement (for one's sins); expiation; making amends; making up for (a misdeed)
tranquilizer; tranquiliser
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
cigarette end; cigarette butt
resin (from trees); (tobacco) tar; nicotine; sleep (in one's eyes); eye discharge
leaflet; flyer; scattering; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
discount coupon; discount ticket
place to put something; storage space
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
small; tiny; (lit.) size of a palm
modern person; people of today
spoken language; colloquial expression
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated
three-cornered hat; tricorne
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
one or two; a few; small number
to turn misfortune into fortune (esp. through one's own efforts); to turn the potential disaster to one's advantage
an issue being settled; a case being closed
lodging in the same place
strong point; selling point; forte; specialty; attraction