immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
to become possible; to become able to (do)
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
otherwise; or else; if not
selfishness; selfish motive
kuruma prawn (Marsupenaeus japonicus); kuruma shrimp; Japanese tiger prawn
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
spot; point; place; position
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
directly opposite; right in front
ancient civilization; ancient civilisation
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
nothing but (this); no more than (this); none other than
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
innumerable changes; infinite variety
unclean; dirty; bathroom; toilet (room); (arch.) menstruation; (arch.) menses
though; even if; whether ... or ...
manzai; comic dialogue; two-person comedy act, usu. presented as a fast-paced dialogue, occ. presented as a skit
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
displeasure; ill humour; ill humor; pique
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
partition; division; discrimination; partiality; reserve; distance (in a relationship)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
to cause laughter; to extract a smile
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
in the early period (of something); at the beginning