deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
Ōmi (former province located in present-day Shiga Prefecture)
old soldier; veteran; old hand
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to be able to manage somehow or another
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
trivial; not amounting to much
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
to keep one's feet on the ground; to be down to earth
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
fat; tallow; lard; grease
agile (person's movements); nimble; adroit; lively; brisk; skillful
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
mirin; type of sweet rice wine used in cooking
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake