to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
guest spending the night (i.e. at a hotel)
sake that has been kept in a wooden cask; cask sake; barreled sake
bodyguard; bouncer; bar (e.g. on a door); bolt; stick or pole used for self-defence
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
to go unpunished; to be tolerated; to be allowed; to be overlooked
briskly with small steps; trotting
every month; monthly; month by month
affixing a seal (to); putting one's seal (on)
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
notary public; scribe; amanuensis
written seal; stylized signature
son-in-law taken (adopted) into family
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
counter for choices, options, etc.
before the end of this year
wooden doll; blockhead; good-for-nothing
to have a drink; to grab a drink
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
grade; class; degree; magnitude
directions; instructions; orders; command
taste; smooth talking; reception; hospitality
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
brewery; distillery; winery
contest; comparison; competition
moneylending; moneylender
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
moment by moment; hour by hour
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via