scattered animal feed; ground bait
to become empty; to be emptied
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
to need; to require; to take; to demand
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
influence; power; (arch.) flapping of wings
arrogant; insolent; overbearing
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
unparalleled for valor; unmatched for bravery
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
representative; exemplary; model
one building (hall, temple, shrine, room); same room; same place; same building
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
caution; precaution; care
cannot suppress one's anger; cannot stomach
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; (metaphor for) location of one's feelings or sentiments; (metaphor for) empty stomach; feeling of hunger
drunkenness; intoxication
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
(bowing and) greeting; (arch.) declining; (arch.) refusing
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
shrewd (dirty) trick; sinister scheme (design); sly art
catch crop; intercropping
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
this and that; such and such
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
ill will; malice; evil intent
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile