wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
show; exhibition; spectacle
to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
look who's talking; I don't want to hear it from you; are you in any position to say that?
one's emotional state; one's mood; human interest; kindness; simple-heartedness
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
to set one's teeth; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
instability; insecurity; crankiness
sincere; honest; faithful
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
random attacker; slasher; demon who brings misfortune to houses or people he passes by
because; for; the reason why is ...
harm; injury; evil (influence)
foundation (garment, cream, etc.)
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
male coming-of-age-ceremony; shaving one's eyebrows, blackening one's teeth, and wearing one's hair in the marumage style (of a newly married woman; Edo period)
don't worry about it; forget about it
stand; stall; booth; kiosk; store
elevated (structure); overhead
alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
pompadour-like hair style, popular for unmarried women in the Edo period; shimada coiffure