lochia; post-natal vaginal discharge
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
(earning or paying) no interest
sake that has been kept in a wooden cask; cask sake; barreled sake
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
to be pleased with; to be to one's liking
well-fed, well-bred; the poor can't afford manners; only when basic needs for living are met can people spare the effort to be polite
highly regrettable; utterly deplorable
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
sure; certain; trustworthy
to dispatch a messenger; to despatch a messenger
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
dirty old man; pervert; lecher
counting one's chickens before they've hatched; (lit.) counting raccoon dog skins before they have been caught
Lights are usually followed by shadows
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
Imperial Palace (esp. from 1888 to 1946)
in three days' time; two days after tomorrow
planning stage; planning stages
about here; in this neighborhood
talk about various topics
over-demanding parent; parent who makes selfish and unreasonable demands on behalf of their child