perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy; lazy; careless; noncommittal
to employ; to hire; to charter
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to be dripping wet; to get drenched to the skin
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
the Sheep (eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Ram; hour of the Sheep (around 2pm, 1-3pm, or 2-4pm); south-southwest; sixth month of the lunar calendar
outsider; someone outside of a group
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
two (long cylindrical things)
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to show up; to appear; to turn up
strange; weird; odd; strange thing; strange person
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay