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old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly

10

cane; walking stick; staff; wand

1

but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

2

monjayaki; dish of pan-fried batter with various fillings

2

emphasis-adding particle

1

grandfather; male senior-citizen

1

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

2

face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value

1

hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)

1

to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up

1

worn-out; shabby; seedy; completely exhausted

1

to get too skinny

1

to get slightly dirty (all over)

1

sleeveless clothing

1

high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior

1

poor-looking; impoverished-looking; scrawny (e.g. figure); thin-looking; sparse (e.g. meal)

1

to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)

1

half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous

1

in the same way; like; likewise; similarly

3

and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not

3

seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

4

embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)

1

will not do; do not; does not

1

Inkiyo

1

(exercising) the right to command

1

ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power

1

few days

2

taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton

1

no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it

1

before scheduled; earlier than expected

1

merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism

1

so much; so; like that

2

parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering

1

to tower above; to stand out

1

level; standard; water level

1

to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet

1

to be superior (to); to surpass; to outdo

1

to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy

1

high rating; good reputation

1

sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings

1

passing mark

1

honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

1

you; hubby; dearie

11

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

1

youngest child

1

by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all

1

honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil

1

joints; points (of a speech)

1

good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest

1

to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)

2