no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
relay station (esp. on Edo-period highway); post station; stage
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible
to run around; to bustle about
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
going bye-byes; going beddy-byes; baby; childish person (esp. a young woman)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
backing paper (for a photo, painting, etc.); mat; mount
is never the case; has never happened
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
prickling; stinging; tingling
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
head; brains; intelligence
spirit residing in the ground
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
to grow up; to become an adult
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
boy; son; baby boy; young man
that's right; yes; uh-huh
grudge; malice; intention; disposition; obstinacy; reason
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)