to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
child rearing; child raising; raising children; parenting
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
(newspaper) carrier; newspaper (delivery) boy (girl); new
Asahi Shimbun (newspaper)
hamlet; subunit of village; burakumin area
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
testimonial; certificate of commendation
The Asahai Shimbun Company
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
handwork; handcraft; manual labor; manual labour; working with one's hands
monopoly; monopolization; exclusive sales rights
active; dynamic; energetic
to be needed; to be wanted
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
writing (an essay, prose, etc.); composition; formal writing with little real meaning
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
Japan Monopoly Corporation
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
university graduate; college graduate
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)