to ask; to enquire; to query
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
crocodile; alligator; (arch.) shark
decorative string used to hold a kimono sash in place
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
to flare up; to fly into a rage
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
starting point for an ascent (mountain, stairs, etc.); base (of mountain, etc.)
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to strangle; to constrict
sleeping late in the morning
somehow; for some reason or other
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
every month; each month; monthly
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
police cell; place of detention; jail
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
headache inducing; vexing
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
Pau (France); Poe; Po (river in Italy)
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
Chinese classical writing; Chinese classics; writing composed entirely of kanji
natural history; wide learning; broad area of learning