outspoken; arguing (heatedly) what one believes in; insisting on something without restraint
long hit; slugging; extra-base hit
to be cured; to be healed; to cure; to heal; to rule
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
vigorously (burning); furiously; fiercely
going to bed (usu. with someone)
Settsu (former province located in the northern and central parts of present-day Osaka and the southeast of Hyogo prefectures)
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
revelry; tumultuous party; wild party; uproarious banquet
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
man overly interested in women's breasts
explanatory; expository; elucidatory
to dent; to indent; to depress; to humiliate
to follow; to shadow; to hanker after; to hover around
dunce; blockhead; inattentive person; (lit.) (a) lantern at noon
proficiency level; degree of skill; learning level
second term; second stage
meeting convened to discuss issues; planning conference; review meeting; feedback session; investigative commission
time; age; chance; moment; occasion
person of high standing facing no opposition and with a warped view of reality; (lit.) naked emperor
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
fluttering (cloth, paper, etc.); waving; small fluttering object
one's condolences; feelings of sympathy
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
person unfit for society; misfit
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
ballot paper; voting paper
some things are better left unsaid; silence is golden
steady progress; rapid advance
refreshment; something refreshing; welcome relief; tonic; refreshing medicine
scar; spasm; twitch; cramp