to thrust into; to shove into; to push into; to drive into
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
end of a century (esp. 19th); fin-de-siècle
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
long-awaited; much-awaited
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
cuff (of pants); hem (of skirt); train (of dress); foot (of mountain)
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
chastity; virtue; fidelity; feminine modesty
signature phrase; signature saying
glorious; luxuriant; splendid; in full bloom; in full glory
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
price increase; rise in price
gracefully; affectedly; mincingly
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
maid; female servant; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady
to make coffee; to brew coffee
earpick; ear cleaning (with an earpick)
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
lewdness; lewd person; pervert; lecher
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
(shopping) cart; kart; go-kart