expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
nightcap; a drink before sleeping
dried squid; dried cuttlefish; Japanese common squid (Todarodes pacificus); (thing that) grows on one over time
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
on the way home from work
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
(I) won't say anything no matter what; to be unwilling to tell even under threat
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
debt collection; debt collector
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
folding chair (with tubular metal frame)
counter for chairs or seats
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
speech; expression; wording; language
well-bred; of good upbringing
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to crack; to develop a crack
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
master; teacher; stable master
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
building primarily containing fashion-related stores (boutiques, etc.)