stingy; cheap; very frugal
one flower; one wheel; (arch.) full moon
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
with a patting motion; lightly (tapping); (sticking) fast; firmly; sloshing (liquid); swaying
to haunt to death; to possess and kill
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
to resort to violence; to perform a drastic act
having consent (e.g. to do something); having (someone's) assent
person of mixed parentage; crossbreed; Eurasian; hybrid; crossbreed
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
thought; thinking; contemplation; using wisdom to get to the bottom of things; focusing one's mind; deep contemplation
playoff for the tournament win with three wrestlers participating
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
uncalled for; unnecessary; gratuitous
worldly affairs; everyday affairs; common cares; routine work; daily chores
hound; hunting dog; running dog; dupe; tool of another person; cat's-paw
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
being isolated and helpless; fighting (struggling) alone and unassisted
large room; green room; waiting room for performers when off stage; junior actor; actor of small parts; large hospital room (for several patients)
prostitute (esp. Edo period)
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
merrymaking (esp. wine and women); pleasures
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
white lotus; purity; pure heart
aphrodisiac; love potion; philter
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access