gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
firm; unshakeable; resolute
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
indescribable; inexpressible
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
hiding one's embarrassment
how many times; how often
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
uncertain; unreliable; inauthentic; insecure
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
will not do; do not; does not
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
a help; an aid; some assistance
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to add (to); to add on; to append
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
will; volition; intention; intent; determination