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
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
country living; life in the country; country life
succession struggle; succession race
lot area; site area; plottage; lot size
brat; kid; urchin; little devil
best friend; very close friend
to draw back; to leave (the area)
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
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
means of transportation; transport service
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
to speak with an accent; to be corrupted (of word); to mispronounce
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook
hi!; yo!; hey man!; hey dude!
strong-willed; strong of heart
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message