male instincts; male frivolity
(arch.) all together in a line; (arch.) all together in a lump; dressed sloppily; overdressed for the occasion
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
snugly; cosily; compactly
commanding; awe-inspiring; bitter (cold); piercing
to smile broadly; to grin widely
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
brass button; golden button; boy's school uniform; male student
good-natured person; nice person
self-torturing; masochistic
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
double role; one person playing two roles; wearing two hats
to relate to; to have one's feelings understood
fit; spasm; attack; seizure
this occasion; at this time; now
to chant; to recite; to sing; to write (a poem); to compose
deep affection; dear; beloved
respect and affection; love and respect
marriage proposal; courtship
(not) so much; (not) that much
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
on hand; readily available
Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE)
it hasn't been long since
direct descent; direct line
marital relationship; marital relations