laugh and grow fat; (lit.) good fortune and happiness will come to the home of those who smile
to kick (at someone, something)
straight-cut bangs (hairstyle)
unfashionable; uncouth; unrefined; unpolished; unsophisticated
udon with deep-fried tofu
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
country living; life in the country; country life
succession struggle; succession race
Kintarō; hero boy of Japanese folklore, who befriended animals and had supernatural strength; Kintarō doll (usu. having a plump red face, carrying an axe, and wearing a red apron); diamond-shaped apron
lot area; site area; plottage; lot size
brat; kid; urchin; little devil
best friend; very close friend
to draw back; to leave (the area)
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
exclamation used to scold practitioners (in Zen); scolding or threatening with a shout
stop bullshitting me; you're fucking kidding me; you're full of shit
Bonin white-eye (Apalopteron familiare)
demotion; relegation; downgrading
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
so what!; who gives a damn?
custom; habit; customary practice
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
composed expression; clear face
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
existence; possession; having; limited company
means of transportation; transport service
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice