unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
closing time; lockup; curfew
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
third son; Occella iburia (species of poacher)
seller of high-quality sake; (Meiji or Taisho era) brothel
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
chasing after women; womanizing
neurasthenia; nervous breakdown; concentration (card game involving turning over face-down cards to find identical pairs)
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to fall flat; to collapse in a heap
to play a leading role; to play a central part
scruffy; unconcerned about one's personal appearance; rough and uncouth vigor (vigour)
Chiba prefecture (Kanto area)
pontoon bridge; floating bridge; bridge (of a ship)
sphere; counter for balls
favorite; favourite; habitually used
match; game; bout; contest
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
standard; set; routine; decided
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank