simplified version; abridged edition
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
aggression; invasion; raid
to be suspected (of); to be under suspicion (of)
celebratory drink; celebratory spirits; holiday cheer
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
cake or snack served with tea
many people; a large number of people
scattered; separated; dispersed
to summon courage; to be brave
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for
intensification; aggravation
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
selling (real-estate) lots
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
modern translation; translation into modern language (of a classical text, e.g. The Tale of Genji)
rack or hanger for hanging kimono, coats, etc.
torii; Shinto shrine archway
in spite of; regardless of
general inspection; complete overhaul
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
entry into a castle (by a conquering force)
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
to find out; to discover; to locate
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour