good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
a wise man keeps some of his talents in reserve; one shouldn't show off; the person who knows most often says least; (lit.) a skilled hawk hides its talons
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
black kite (Milvus migrans)
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
in public; in company; in the presence of others
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
military man; warrior; soldier
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
caracal (Caracal caracal); African lynx
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to give permission to marry
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
hunting; shooting; game; quarry
testing; experiment; test; examination; exam; trial
three days and three nights
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
5th day of the month; five days
divine messenger; messenger of a god (esp. an animal messenger)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off