somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
person from Tōhoku; Tōhokuite
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
due form; official; formality
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
in one's own way or style
audience (with a person of high standing)
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to mix; to stir; to blend
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
Cynanchum caudatum (species of swallowwort)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)