unhappy; sad; miserable; wretched; gloomy; melancholic
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to move (something) to another location; to change the position of; to rearrange; to replace; to exchange; to switch
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
that's not my concern; that's none of my business; that's not on me
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
head of family; head house; sōke; founder (of a style, etc.); originator
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
western Japan (usu. Chūbu region and westward)
large landowner; major landowner; great landowner
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
elopement; running away with a lover
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
to prostrate oneself (before)
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive
at work; in the midst of work; working
dual nature; bilateral character; two-facedness; two-sidedness
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
at the mercy of (something or someone)
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
position; job; employment; opening
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize (someone); unconcerned air; indifference; nonchalance
tone (of argument); tenor; drift
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
legal; from a legal standpoint; legally speaking; de jure
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
desire for revenge; vengeful thoughts
devoted; self-sacrificing
my personal (e.g. opinion)
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
giant isopod (Bathynomus giganteus)
swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; swallowing (a story); believing unquestioningly; accepting (a proposal, demand, etc.) unconditionally; accepting as-is
pleasant sleep; good sleep; sleeping well
reading (a book) out loud; reading (to children)
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
dignified; austere; imposing