to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
scoundrel; rascal; villain
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
mankind; the human creature; fellow creatures
to judge; to try; to sit in judgement (on); to decide (on)
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial
to bend (the truth); to distort; to yield (a point); to depart (from a principle); to pawn
to put one's hand on; to touch
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to look away; to turn away
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to cause offence (offense); to create hard feelings
voluntary activity; voluntary service; labor of love
toil; drudgery; penal servitude; imprisonment (with hard labour)
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
to fan; to incite; to instigate
friendship; companionship; fraternity; comradeship
notice or order handed down from above; announcement; notification; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) to the concerned parties
counseling room; counselling room; consulting room; advisory centre
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
to clear up; to become cloudless
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
office worker; salaried worker; white-collar worker
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line
paving (a road); surfacing (with asphalt, concrete, etc.); pavement
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
interested person; volunteer; supporter