glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
(in Japanese architecture) transom
to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned
to despair of; to see the vanity of
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
whenever you want; any time you like
two sly characters outfoxing each other
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
dim witted; bird-brained; dullard
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
temple bell; hanging bell; funeral bell
shape; appearance; collateral; obverse of an old "zeni" coin
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
setting a place; setting the table
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
point in common; common feature
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
without; unless; have to do
avarice; greed; covetousness; raga (desire)