Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
inexperienced; unrealistic; knowing but little of the world
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
to become bright; to become clear
husband and wife; married couple
ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
fourth day of the month; four days
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
parting; separation; farewell
rambunctious kid; wild kid; hooligan; rowdy; roughneck
two times; twice; two degrees
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
rascal; mischievous kid; naughty child
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
world fair; international exposition
naughty; mischievous; unruly
to like; to love; to be fond of
heart; guts; nerve; central part
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
follow-up (tracing) survey
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
disease; ailment; illness