to brush gently; to stroke; to caress
warbler being in a valley; valley in which warblers live; remaining obscure and unsuccessful
thick red ink (used for signature seals); red ink pad; vermillion ink; cinnabar ink
operation scar; scar from an operation
cutting a fingernail (or toenail) to the quick; cutting a nail too close; deep-set nail; deep-set part of nail
to rummage through; to ransack (e.g. a drawer); to throw into confusion; to disrupt; to upset
mottled spinefoot (Siganus fuscescens, species of Western Pacific rabbitfish); dusky rabbitfish; sandy spinefoot
all right!; that's it!; thank God!; good!; I've got it!; I've done it!
annual tree ring; growth ring; experience in life
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
passion; temper; irritability
cecum; caecum; (vermiform) appendix; appendicitis
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
Oedipus complex; sexual attraction to one's mother
official divorce registration papers
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special
child; childish person; immature person
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
to escape death; to be saved from death
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
living by oneself; living alone
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
cost of medical treatment; medical expenses; fees for treatment
intellectual; educated person; intelligentsia
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
loyalty; devotion; fidelity; inspector of the Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office (ritsuryo system)
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)