dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
just because; even if; even though
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
genuine; authentic; true; real
open air bath; rotenburo; rotemburo
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
in the same manner as before; the same as always
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
(not) even once; (not) ever
Pocari Sweat (sports drink)
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
novel; original; new; innovative
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
(plain) hot water; boiled water
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
excellent (piece of) work
the real criminal; true culprit