conducting oneself properly; right conduct; doing the right thing
good; goodness; right; virtue
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
game (contest) held in the presence of a lord (daimyo, shogun)
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
string made from twisted paper
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)
first calligraphy of the year
first tea ceremony of New Year
putting life into; animating; cheering up
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
sharing; division; draw; tie
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
move with haste (when you have no doubts)
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
present (brought by a visitor); gift
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
disorderly; messy; absurd; unreasonable; very; extremely
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
it hasn't been long since
custom; habit; customary practice
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors