to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
restoration; return to health
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
shrill; strident; sharp (pain, e.g. headache, earache); ice-cold; very cold
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
seven wonders (of a particular area); total mystery; enigma; conundrum
thoughtless; indiscreet; lacking in common sense; rashness; betraying one's lack of judgment (judgement); absurd
arranging; ordering; sequence (e.g. DNA sequence); arrangement; array
call; summons; convening; convocation
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
relief activity; relief work
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
substitution; alternative; substitute
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
labor service; labour service
megacity; city with over a million people
the staff; inside the department
distant land; remote location; distant province
territory; fiefdom; feudal domain
donation money (esp. disaster relief or charity); contribution
food distribution (esp. cooked rice)
exposure by washing away; washing out; exposed aggregate (finish); exposed aggregate concrete; revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing; finding out (after an extensive search or investigation)
throwing good money after bad
to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down
way of hearing; way a spoken statement is taken; way of asking
blackmail; extortion; racketeering; blackmailer; extortionist
extortion; blackmail; shakedown; extortionist; blackmailer; racketeer
overall; general; as a whole
brilliant; bright; glorious
preparations for returning (home)
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to go bad (of food); to spoil; to turn sour
roundabout road; curving road
state of (mental) confusion (agitation)
studhorse; stallion; breeding horse
being disappointed and disheartened
maintenance of public order; maintaining security
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer