scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
chicken meat; fowl; poultry; bird meat
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to move (house); to change residence
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
(how) many times; (how) often
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
activity; briskness; prosperity
southeastern part; the southeast
outcast; odd man out; pariah
to grumble; to make difficulties
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
grudge; complaint; reproach
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society