jōruri; type of dramatic recitation accompanied by a shamisen (associated with Japanese puppet theater)
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
creation; generation; formation; derivation
sharing a room, flat, apartment, or house (with roommates, flatmates, etc.)
trendy drama; genre of Japanese television drama made in 80s and 90s that focuses on contemporary, real-life issues
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
matter of time; question of time
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
contract; compact; agreement
automatic lock; automatic door-locking system
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
birth; creation; formation
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
reality; actuality; hard fact
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
to appear; to reveal; to show
to correct oneself; to restate
(security) deposit; caution money
money (given as thanks); reward money; fee; key money; fee paid for rental rights
down payment; contract money