to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
wildness (plants, animals, etc.); uncouth; rough; unpolished
to be mad about; to be hooked on
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
well-fed and well-dressed
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
self-interest; selfish desire
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
full of troubles, difficulties
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
nonpoisonous; nontoxic; harmless
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
introducing (a bill); presentation; departure on a journey
to forget to say; to forget to mention
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
three generations; third generation immigrant; sansei; the third (e.g. Henry III)
decrepitude; senescence; superannuation
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)
yesterday evening; last night
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
wandering lordless samurai
remittance; sending money
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
heartrending; desperate; hopeless; full of grief
to stiffen; to become stiff
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality