ghost story; tale of the supernatural
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
offender; criminal; culprit
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
funny story; funny anecdote
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
(Japanese) rice cracker; senbei
moulded objects; sculpted objects; modeled objects; formed objects
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
way of using (something); usage; use; directions (for use)
by force of circumstance; in the circumstances; given the circumstances
take care of yourself; get well soon
indeed; really; truly; very much
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
long bath; staying in the bath for a long time
mostly involve; principally involve
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
to be greedy; to be avaricious; to want badly; to desire intensely; to covet
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
(I) found it; (I) found you
to cool (water) down; to make less hot (e.g. by adding cold water)
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
like father, like son; (lit.) you can't fight blood
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name