to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
just because; even if; even though
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
minimum; at the very least
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
straight; upright; erect; all; completely; thoroughly
one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing
ornamental ball-shaped scent bag; decorative paper ball (for festive occasions)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
it seems so; that's what it looks like
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
history of Japan; Japanese history
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to well up; to burst; to arise
world history; international history
lip service; mere words; professions; lips; mouth; snout
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
elucidation; explicit statement; specification
hitting a dangerous (harmful) spot (e.g. hitting one's head)
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
two grains; two drops; two bead
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
broad bean (Vicia faba); horse bean; fava bean
earplug (for protection against noise or water)