origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
to shout (in anger); to yell
right to keep silent; right to silence; right to remain silent
near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
police officer; policeman; policewoman
seeing through (e.g. someone's lies); reading (e.g. thoughts); penetrating; detecting
new life; fresh start; new routine
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
to pay a bill; to pay one's debt; to pay one's tab; to pay the price (for one's actions); to face the consequences; to suffer the repercussions
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
enka; traditional-style Japanese popular ballad
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
jingling; (sound of) many people clapping together; healthy; robust; concluding successfully; (arch.) boiling (of water)
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to this extent; to this degree; this much
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
waiting for a call (e.g. on livestream); waiting for an assault from another party
thin, white ceremonial haori worn by miko
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
karuta; traditional Japanese playing cards, esp. hyakunin isshu karuta or iroha karuta
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
separate; scattered; apart
endurance; perseverance; patience
emoticon; smiley; kaomoji
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
to twine (fibers to make rope); to twist
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
spattering; splotching; step-by-step; little-by-little; soon; clicking; clacking
unpublished; not made public; unlisted (e.g. stock); unreleased; undisclosed
calling out to someone with love or good will; phone call to a loved one; fervent request; heartfelt appeal
must not (do); should not; do not; cannot
flower basket (or plate) used for flower-scattering rituals
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
(overnight) stay; lodging; inn; hotel; night duty; anchorage
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
support; backing; aid; assistance