weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73
izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
drinking party; get-together
great laughter; burst of laughter
to hit the bull's-eye; to go as expected; to succeed (e.g. a plan)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to take great care (in doing); to pay attention; to be careful
plate of assorted sashimi; selection of sashimi
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to speak ill of; to disparage
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
unable to resist; unable to suppress
poor taste (in food); unsophisticated palate
office worker; company employee; company man; salaryman (stereotypical Japanese office worker)