fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
to couch (a sword); to look at cynically or ironically; (arch.) to stand ready (to do); (arch.) to adopt a formal attitude
cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
long ago; previous; of a former age
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to attack; to assault; to assail
ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
established practice; custom
philanthropic activity; charity work
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
twenty-fifth day of the month; twenty-five days
not knowing what to do with oneself (out of embarrassment, etc.); not knowing where to put oneself; feeling out of place; feeling that one doesn't belong
cowardice; timidity; bashfulness
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
all kinds of malicious gossip; heaping verbal abuse (on); cursing and swearing (words)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
according to; by (means of); due to; because of
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
Burgundy (wine); Bourgogne
Hiroshima (city, prefecture)
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
Japanese film; Japanese painting
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
cooperation; mutual aid (help)