land of the gods; Japan; Heaven
metal sake jug; sake warmer
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
witty and knowing; not to be underestimated; smooth operator
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
dry cough; hacking cough; intentional cough (e.g. to get someone's attention)
to perform some process; to apply some treatment; to revise; to correct
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
to become clear; to be made public
derivation; development; offshoot
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
rough to the touch; rubbing rough surfaces
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
final chapter; last chapter; last section (of a book, essay, song etc.); epilogue
green grass; young (fresh) grass
to be boisterously noisy; to do merrily (laughing, chattering, etc.); to shimmer; to ripple; to sparkle
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
(large) parrot (incl. the cockatoo)
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
hole; hollow; pothole (road, pavement, etc.)
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
reproductive (procreative) power; fertility
dwelling; house; home; den (of criminals, demons, etc.); nest
reduced drawing; miniature copy; microcosm; microcosmos
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
comeback victory; comeback
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish