sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
wicked tongue; abusive language
family; relatives; dependents; household
cecum; caecum; (vermiform) appendix; appendicitis
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)
artificial; man-made; human work; human skill; artificiality
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track
super technology; technology beyond our current capabilities, mainly in science fiction
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
secret base; hideout; hidden position
to defy conventional wisdom
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
article; news story; report; account
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
different opinion; objection
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument