wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
motive power; driving force
cook; chef; tap; spigot; cock (male fowl); cock (penis)
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
master; expert; mansion; large house; rich family; distinguished family
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
Anna era (968.8.13-970.3.25); Anwa era
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
historic; historical; traditional
to become clear; to be made public
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
tradition; legend; folklore
one's possessions; ownership
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on