to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
to speak as though something were actually the case; to smooth over; to give the impression that; to make it sound that
to squeeze out; to wring out
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
to strip and leave clothes lying around
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
fine weather; fair weather
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with
large biceps; well-developed biceps
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
pull-up (exercise); chin-up; chinning; suspension; dangling; hanging
trusting too much; overestimating ability
choral chanting; chanting in chorus (e.g. at a demonstration)
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
(political) administration; political power
iron hammer; (fig.) crushing blow
chōnin (Edo-period social class of town-dwelling commoners, esp. landowning merchants); townspeople; townsfolk; tradespeople
heaven's punishment; divine punishment; well-deserved punishment; just punishment
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
annulment; abolition; repeal; rescission
resolute; determined; bold
foolish thing; stupid thing; absurdity
mainland; the country proper; native country; country where one was born; pure land; Buddha realm
organization name; organisation name
people (of a country); nation; citizen; national
ground temperature; soil temperature
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
self-government; autonomy; local (governmental) autonomy
closing time; lockup; curfew
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
court lady; lady-in-waiting (Heian period); separate room in a palace (esp. for a lady) (Heian period); room for a very low class prostitute; very low class prostitute