(arch.) switch (long, tender shoot of a plant); switch (cane used for flogging)
the political party to which one belongs
bull's-eye (pattern); double ring (pattern); umbrella with bull's-eye pattern
fried cake of layered slices of ham
snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio); queen crab
no problem; it doesn't matter
open criminal investigation
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
special guest (e.g. on a TV show); guest performer
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
shady online money-making
Tango (former province located in the north of present-day Kyoto Prefecture)
having no relation with whatsoever; having nothing to do with; alien
Gion (entertainment district in Kyoto)
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
a lot; plenty; abundant; exaggerated; grandiose
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
chief secretary (usu. of a party); secretary-general
will not do; do not; does not
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
yeah; you're right; that's right
cheap lodging or flophouse, especially in a skid row area or slum
(for the) first time in one's life
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab
people who lived in Kyushu in ancient times, and who opposed the state of Yamato
National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop