museum; reference library; archive; record office
ancestor; forefather; foremother
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
male homosexuality; pederasty
common name; popular name
violent (tragic or accidental) death; dog's death
skewered rice dumplings in a sweet soy glaze
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
pachinko; mechanical gambling game superficially resembling pinball; slingshot; catapult; pistol
great victory; big win; huge profit; killing
receiving a gift or favor without giving or doing anything in return
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
extremely; terrifically; super
production (e.g. play); direction
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
decision; settlement; definition
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
small change; coins; small sum of money
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)