to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to cease; to stop; to be over
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to dye; to colour; to color
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
both hands; both arms; ten
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
older brother; elder brother
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to become better; to improve
after a long time; for the first time in a while
good humour (humor); good mood
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
appointment; rendezvous; date
drinking bout; merrymaking
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
simply; merely; only; solely
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to appease; to suppress; to calm
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish