Noguchi Ujou (1882.5.29-1945.1.27)
to cut to pieces; to torment
hole cut in a wall, panelling, etc. to let light in
pedantry; display of one's learning; being of a pedantic disposition
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
widowhood; widowerhood; viduity
mixture of chocolate, cream and liquor, used in truffles, ganache, etc.
kakishibu; astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to to treat wood, paper, etc.
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
cool; cool-looking; refreshing to look at
chapter title page; divisional title
sticker for new car drivers
something well-known throughout the world
supporter; cheerer (e.g. from the sidelines at a sporting event); rooter
be absorbed in deep thought; be sunk in thought
damage to crops by vermin (esp. insects); pest damage
frequent customer; good customer; client
to soak through; to be deeply impressed
encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory
to become summerly; to become like summer
quibble; pointless argument
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
stupa; pagoda; wooden grave tablet
failure; defective article; dead loss; good-for-nothing; worthless person; flop
head of fisherman's group or union
hot summer day; day on which the temperature reaches at least 25 degrees Celsius
fish pen; holding pond; fish tank; live well; live-box
educated; learned; schooled
mosquito larva; wriggler; maggot