man who brings the rain with him wherever he goes; man who is constantly unlucky with the weather
woman who brings the rain with her wherever she goes; woman who is constantly unlucky with the weather
good bye; I'm off; see you later
one's regular inn; one's usual hotel
to fiddle with; to monkey around with
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
examination (exam) questions; questions for an examination
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
to make out with; to make cozy with (cosy); to do at one's own discretion
bonsai; miniature potted plant
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
beginning (of a century, etc.)
promising without due consideration
plain; plateau; tableland
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
great person; eminent figure
matcha; powdered green tea
(next-door) neighbour; neighbor
source (of a spring, etc.); source (of payment, energy, knowledge, etc.); origin; wellspring
superb view; picturesque scenery
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
Sukhavati (Amitabha's Pure Land); paradise; heaven on earth
to think too much; to be over-concerned
athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head; to lose one's cool; to be obsessed; to be infatuated; to become conceited
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
close; intimate; on good terms