to tell (somebody) to (do something)
sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
living body; flesh and blood; fresh fish
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to mix; to stir; to blend
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
too much; excessively; too
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
serious; severe; grave; acute
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
blackmail; extortion; persistent demand
to rock the left hand (to produce vibrato on a koto, etc.)
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
Japan's best; number one in Japan
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
Nagasaki (city, prefecture)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to listen intently; to focus on (music, speech, etc.)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
for example; for instance; e.g.
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
mistress; kept woman; concubine; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
on bad terms; at loggerheads
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time