to ration out and survive on (some food); to eke out a living
conventional train line (esp. non-Shinkansen)
to burst (open); to break; to split
internal organs; intestines; viscera
to the best of my ability, poor though it be
high (atmospheric) pressure; high-pressure system; anticyclone
spread-out sail; full sail; (sailing) downwind
to call the roll; to take attendance
to feign ignorance; to evade one's responsibilities
scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum); gilo
natural monument; protected species (animal, habitat, etc.)
euphoric; happy; buoyant; bouncy
therapy; healing; rejuvenating; refreshing; soothing
Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden silvergrass; zebra grass
elder brother; one's senior; dashing young man; gallant young lad
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
to satisfy one's appetite
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance
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
very hungry; starving; ravenous
young female rice planter; young girl
to be itching to put one's skills to use
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch