the same place; that place
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
regular square mesh pattern; square lattice; grid
clipping (of newspaper article, etc.); cutting; scrap (for a scrapbook); cut-out (picture, coloured paper, etc.)
crying from vexation; tears of regret
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
main point; gist; essentials; bones (e.g. of an idea); pith
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
understanding person; supporter
Sarukanigassen (folktale); The Monkey and the Crab
first Sanskrit alphabet letter; Africa; Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.) prefixed to names to show intimacy
homeless; homeless person
the people; citizens; the populace
stone monument bearing an inscription (esp. memorial for future generations); stele; stela
battery (of artillery, cameras, etc.); barrage
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
because; for; the reason why is ...
accredited master (of a performing art); being famous; being popular; famous person
(taking a) spectacular photograph; photo taken at just the right moment
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
expresses incredulousness, disbelief, irony, etc.
curly men's hairstyle, usu. associated with yakuza or delinquents
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
lamé (cloth made from gold or silver thread)
eating in one bite; sexual intercourse
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
three stars (shape); three stars (rating); Orion's belt; Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
valuation basis; appraisal standard