slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled
to leave (a scene); to step away
masterpiece; masterwork; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
throughout heaven and earth, I alone am the honored one; self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
to do for real; to do in real life; to carry (a story) into actual practice
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
interception; monitoring; tapping
tending to find things bothersome; person who tends to find things bothersome
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
city at night; town at night; streets at night; nightlife district; drinking district
collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
recklessness; daredevilry; daredevil; reckless person
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
place for boarding vehicles; bus stop; bus terminal; railway platform; taxi stand; jetty
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
half-baked; dim-witted; meatheaded
stupid face; foolish look on one's face
to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; wasting time; waste of time
how should I know?; don't ask me
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
prohibition; ban; embargo
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
spine; backbone; spinal column
to think; to use one's head; to exercise one's brains
tag (children's game); tig