being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
for a while; for some time; for a period
giving one's name; self-introduction; announcing one's name, rank, lineage, etc. (of a samurai on the battlefield); name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon coming of age; Japanese kanji reading used in names
childish; childlike; immature; infantile
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
striking; remarkable; considerable
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
long night (esp. of autumn)
suddenly (stick out, appear, extend, etc.); abruptly (protrude); unexpectedly
commitment; pledge; promise
distrust; unjust suspicion
corruption; immorality; lapse from virtue; fall from virtue
(moral) decay; (social) decline; decadence; decline (in prosperity)
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
settlement money; compensation to settle a case out of court
to make a payment via bank deposit transfer; to discard another player's winning tile
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
right opposite; directly across; just in front of; face to face
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
related to; in relation to
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
food culture; dietary culture; cuisine
searching; hunting for news story; journalist
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
young person; youth; young
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
bathing (in cold water); showering; swimming