to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
in the meanwhile; during the time
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
human relations; personal relationships
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
stage assistant dressed in black (in kabuki); stagehand; prompter; behind-the-scenes supporter; string-puller
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
whispering into a person's ear
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
while; during (the time when)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
without omission; in full
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
opening ceremony (of the school term)
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
management; administration; operation; running (business); conducting
festival merrymaking; revelry
strategy meeting; council of war
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)