to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
walking around at night; night travel; night train
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
tigers and wolves; cruel and greedy brute
(school) girlish taste (for things that are sweet, cute, romantic, etc.); interest in young girls (rather than adult women)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
these days; now; recently
traveling in luxury; travelling in luxury; junket
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to be surprised; to be astonished
the East; the Orient; (East) Asia; Japan
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
Shinbashi (section of Tokyo)
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
lack of registration (in the census register); buying a geisha or prostitute her contractual freedom
adultery; misconduct; intrigue; criminal connection
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
head; brains; intellect; understanding
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
bōryokudan; gangster organization (organisation); crime syndicate; yakuza
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
occasion; time; section (of a literary work); paragraph; season; term; principle