both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
cut; clip; shear; reap; trim; prune
mahjong gambling; playing mahjong for money
to come face to face (with)
at a young age; while still young
branch; branch office; subdivision
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
famous product; widely known (local) specialty
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
marriage proposal; courtship
to send (something) unsolicited; to send without the receiver's request
king of beasts (i.e. lion)
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
temple; shrine; sanctuary
to plunder; to capture; to seize; to snatch away; to steal; to grab away
extremely rich person; multimillionaire; billionaire; daifugō; daihinmin; card game similar to President
to choose (something) at one's discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price; giving out (too) readily; handing out freely; selling (oneself) short
one person; one customer; unmarried and childless older woman
to cheer up; to be stirred up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits