mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris); goggle-eyed goby
oil resources; petroleum resources
man who brings good weather with him wherever he goes; man who is always lucky with the weather
mountainous region; mountainous district; hilly district
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
whole family; all one's family
dumpling store; dumpling seller
management studies; business administration (study of)
to make tea (matcha); to perform the tea ceremony
mania; enthusiasm; maniac; enthusiast; nut
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
Mimasaka (former province located in the northeast of present-day Okayama Prefecture)
great inconvenience; great deal of trouble; big nuisance; royal pain in the behind
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
to go crazy; to lose one's mind
law department; law school
fertile shoot of field horsetail
with this I (formal); by this I (formal)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
management; managerial position; administrative post; person in a managerial position
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
rescue worker; emergency rescue team member; ambulance attendant; paramedic
(in spite of) being old enough to know better
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
resignation; acceptance; consolation
one's family (home) background (environment)
admission; joining; enrollment; enrolment
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
tele; Terret (wine grape variety)
back off!; leave me alone!