to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off
backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser; (lit.) the far-off bark of a retreating dog
almost every day; almost daily
expressing one's mind; speaking out
dull; stupid; thickheaded; slow; sluggish
(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
(matter) for congratulations; worthy of celebration; happy (occasion, ending, etc.); naive; too good-natured; gullible
to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!
forevermore; for eternity
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
problematic statement; controversial remark
moving tale; impressive tale
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); destruction; annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling on appeal); quashing
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
world situation; world affairs
wise ruler; enlightened monarch; benevolent lord
old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; the aged
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
secret medicine; secret remedy; nostrum; wonder drug; excellent remedy
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy
tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
(one's) youth; one's younger days
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
one's physical safety; personal security
merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation
to make one's own; to take possession of
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness; uprightness; integrity; scrupulousness
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent