to overdo; to do too much
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
flight; running away; absconding; elopement
cessation; (coming to an) end
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world
operation; functioning; running
invisible person (in science fiction, etc.)
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
snow scene; snowscape; snowy landscape
snow country; snowy region
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
high spirits; gleeful mood
children are oblivious to the cold; (lit.) children are children of the wind
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
wearing thick clothes; dressing warmly
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
Izumo (former province located in the east of present-day Shimane Prefecture)
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar
village; human habitation; human settlement
place that is cool in the summer; place one goes to escape the heat of summer; summer retreat
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
tenement house; row house
one's home country; one's homeland
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
go home (to your own country)!; get out!