to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
detention; custody; confinement; internment
to throw (oneself); to hurl; to cast; to stir (one's feelings); to get excited; to make (one's heart) pound
to despise; to disdain; to scorn; to hold in contempt; to look down on
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
death (and entering the hereafter)
dilettantism; amateurism (in art)
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
false personation; misrepresentation of one's social position
to closely resemble; to suit well; to match well; to go well with
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to play a trick; to put up a false show; to deceive someone; to put on a play; to present a play; to give a play
inheritance dispute; succession dispute
appropriate time to do (something); occasion when (something) must be done
practice; practising; training; discipline
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
to be related to someone by blood
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
misconduct; misbehaviour; impropriety; profligacy
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
weak-willed; lacking a purpose; lacking will power to be patient, purposeful, or resolute
overreliance on others; excessive babyishness; person who behaves like a spoiled child
yesterday evening; last night
this family; our family; this house; we
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
final scene; the end; finale
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
sunlight filtering through trees
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
base; bag; sack; fortress; stronghold
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing (on a typewriter)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop