carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
rosary; string of prayer beads
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
besides; moreover; in addition
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
uncouth person; disgusting fellow; nuisance; outcast; bore
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
bum; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
vicious circle; vicious cycle
worthless (of a person); somebody who wouldn't be missed if they died
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
to interfere; to butt in; to interrupt someone
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
in succession; one by one
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing