foster child; adopted animal (e.g. pet)
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
Aomori prefecture (Tōhoku area)
to moisten; to wet; to profit; to enrich; to benefit
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
slapping the opponent with the open hand
correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to make the impossible possible; to accomplish the impossible
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
anybody can look good with the right clothes; clothes make the man; fine feathers make fine birds; (lit.) clothes on a packhorse driver
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
show; exhibition; spectacle
Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre
pure; clean; untouched; innocent
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
singing or chanting in unison
to become poor; to be poor
sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
wedding reception banquet
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
celebratory banquet; feast