to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
perpetrators of (some) crime; (some type of) crime
to be evasive; to give an evasive answer; to speak ambiguously; to prevaricate; to cook up a specious story to get out of an uncomfortable situation; to make do with
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
Fukuzawa Yukichi (1834-1901)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
Keiō era (1865.4.7-1868.9.8)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
modesty; humility; being humble
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
the world in general; society; convention
in terms of; from the point of view of
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
hey there; I say; see here
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
relatively; comparatively
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
calm; composed; cool; quiet
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)