to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
completely empty (of a residence, etc.); vacant; body from which the soul has left; corpse; shed skin (of a snake, insect, etc.)
fifth court rank; black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax); night heron; five ranks; five stages
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
radiant smile; contented smile; look of complete satisfaction
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
to form a group; to form a bunch
noisily (playing a musical instrument); doing something on and on
the Emperor; His Majesty; the government; the authorities; proprietress; hostess
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
to move; to put elsewhere; to tidy; to put in order
empty gun; gun loaded with blanks; firing a blank
somewhat below; slightly below
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
daredevil; foolhardy warrior; hotspur
how admirably; how wonderfully; how skillfully
point of compromise; common ground
play; sport; fun; caprice; joke; jest
favourite motto; pet saying
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
badger; raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because; as you know
intimate; carefree; familiar; friendly
ritual visits to a temple
one's lack of learning or ability; shallow learning and limited ability
to speak without hesitation or problems; to speak fluently or skillfully; to be talkative; to have a glib tongue
to intend; to be sure that
this for sure; certainly is
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
at a young age; while still young
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
opposite bank; farther shore
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria