insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
family-oriented; familial
shiokara; paste made from salted fermented seafood (squid, fish entrails, etc.)
neutralization; neutralisation; neutralization (e.g. of a poison); counteraction
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
supreme command authority (of the emperor)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
hanging loosely; dangling limply
counselor; counsellor; adviser; advisor
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
extensive reading; wide knowledge
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
prime minister; premier; chancellor
person of common sense; common sense man
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
brown; light brown; tawny
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
purification ceremony (performed with water); ritual purification; ablutions
Onbashira Festival; log-dragging festival held once every six years in Suwa, Nagano
being one in body and soul; of one flesh; two hearts beating as one
to rise (to a high position); to work one's way up; to push one's way up; to be promoted
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up