ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to stop (plug) one's ears
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
gods and Buddha; Shinto and Buddhism
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
ghost town; deserted village; village without inhabitants
orphan; person without friends
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
curse; spell; malediction
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
quiver; quaver; flutter; statistical fluctuation
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
and so; therefore; for that reason
saving (e.g. energy); cutting down on (e.g. alcohol); save; save
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
thin (air); weak (liquid); dilute; lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.); insubstantial; deficient
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
pitch-black; jet-black; strongly tanned; deeply sunburnt; sooty; black with dirt
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to shed light; to cast light
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
reading in a monotone; stiff delivery; wooden delivery; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
fine performance; excellent acting
bad acting; lousy performance; wooden acting
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
adoration; admiration; devotion
one's real father; natural father; biological father
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty