what's the matter?; what's wrong?
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
God doesn't give with both hands; God does not give two gifts; heaven does not grant people more than one talent
to begin talking; to open up
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
and yet; though; when; in spite of
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
food; food products; foodstuffs
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
one thing; one article; ulterior motive; secret intention; penis; money
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
way; style; ceremony; rite; wedding (ceremony); equation
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
(Edo-period inn) maidservant
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
personal attendant; valet; maid
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
powdered medicine; powder
method of treatment; cure; remedy
formality; social rules; social status; social standing; (arch.) amendments and enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryō)
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs