to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; (metaphor for) location of one's feelings or sentiments; (metaphor for) empty stomach; feeling of hunger
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
program (e.g. TV); programme
outdoor party where guests cook various types of vegetables (esp. in Tōhoku); (lit.) stewed potato party
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
making one's best exertions
stirring; rousing oneself
(for) household use; home use; domestic use
cookware; cooking utensil
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
unrefined (character, manners); mean; vulgar; bad taste; lacking style
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
while; even though; despite
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
cooking; food preparation
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to throw something to each other; to pass something back and forth; to bandy something around; to take part in a pitching duel
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to carry around; to carry on one's person
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
rather; sooner; preferably
(not so) much; (not) very
in succession; one by one
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
(divine) providence; dispensation
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force