no problem; it doesn't matter
dust and soot; particulate matter
as is usual with; in common with
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
night owl; nighthawk; late bird; to stay up late; to keep late hours
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
try one's best; all-out effort; strenuous efforts
highest honours; highest distinction; summa cum laude
senility; dotage; decrepitude
to nip (something) in the bud
root; origin; source; Ōmoto (religion)
leisure time; idle moment
child whose paternity is unknown; illegitimate child; child whose father is dead; fatherless child
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
recklessness; rashness; foolhardiness; temerity; (lit.) without watching where one is going
smart; clever; agile; nimble; quick
license; licence; certificate; charter
sideslip; skid; shifting to another post (at the same level); sideways move (at a company); sliding sideways down a slope (skiing)
rising and going to bed; daily life; all the time; constantly; whether awake or asleep
dust protection; dust cover
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
notch; nick; marks on a ruler
to be accustomed to; to be used to; to argue into silence; to talk down