article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
firm; unshakeable; resolute
daily allowance; daily wages
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
sprinkling; dropping in small light bits
bakery; baker; pastry shop
desire for improvement (in social standing, etc.); ambition to rise in the world
Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30)
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
dial (on timepiece, meter, etc.); letter board (e.g. on typewriter, writing aide for the disabled, etc.); character board
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
kowtowing; bowing repeatedly; (lit.) three kneelings and nine prostrations
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
future; possible; potential; prospective
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
uncertainty; insecurity; inconstancy; indefinite; undecided
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
reward; honorarium; remuneration
brown envelope; manila envelope
Fukuzawa Yukichi (1834-1901)
good humour (humor); good mood
thank you for your continued patronage
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
black magic; sorcery; magic tricks; juggling