to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
greeting; a fine thing to say
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
carelessness; careless mistake; wetting oneself; soiling oneself; (arch.) crude; (arch.) coarse
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
interests and preferences
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
grandfather; male senior-citizen
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
family; members of a family
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to support (someone) financially; to finance; to supply (money); to present (money or gifts) to a monarch (feudal lord, etc.)
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
source of funds; resources; finances
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
person of culture; cultured person
devotion; attachment; infatuation
earthenware; pottery; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
craftsman; skilled artisan