stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
illegitimate (e.g. born to a mistress)
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
family trouble (quarrel); domestic squabble; internal squabble (over headship rights) in a daimyo family in the Edo period
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
malice; ill will; bad air; noxious vapour; miasma
to check; to stop; to keep back
brown; light brown; tawny
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
correction; revision; amendment
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to dis; to diss; to disrespect; to speak ill of; to criticize; to disparage
personal affair; one's own affair
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
to become hoarse; to become husky
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
establishment; settlement
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
therefore; for that reason; so; because of that
breakwater; mole; seawall; bulwark; shield (e.g. against critcism); protective barrier
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse