with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to pull (the puppet) strings; to direct things from behind the scenes; to stretch out (and keep going); to linger on
with these words; while saying
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
young girl; lass; adolescent female
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
natto bacteria (Bacillus subtilis var. natto)
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to gain strength; to have energy
boarding; board; meals; catering; cook
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
hard (e.g. penis); strong (e.g. beat of music); throbbing (e.g. headache); blaring (e.g. rock music)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
kyogen; farce presented between noh plays or during the interlude of a noh play; kabuki play; kabuki performance; make-believe; ruse