killing and wounding; bloodshed
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
in good health; alive and well; going strong
abusive language; violent language; wild words
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
revealing something that was foreshadowed earlier in the story
tearfully; in tears; weeping; reluctantly; unwillingly; with a heavy heart
foster parent; foster parents; (pet) caretaker
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); ham actor
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
custom; habit; customary practice
constant; persistent; indecisiveness; usual; normal
to temper thoroughly; to train well
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
routine work; everyday work
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking
to probe someone's real intentions; to sound someone out; to try to fathom someone's thoughts
consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
hard (e.g. penis); strong (e.g. beat of music); throbbing (e.g. headache); blaring (e.g. rock music)
personal affair; one's own affair
when; at what moment; what time