coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
to have a hard time of it
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
mediator; go-between; middleman; broker
throwaway; disposable; single-use
to pitch (e.g. a boat); to force out an opponent
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
croak; ribbit; sound of frogs
Wu Hu (five tribes that migrated into China in 300-500 CE: Xiongnu, Jie, Xianbei, Di, Qiang)
rationalization; justification
private affairs; personal matter
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to be about to board; to be riding on; to get on top of; to lean over; to set about; to collide with
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to make sure of the truth
Bible; bible (authoritative book in a particular sphere)
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
results of a vote; voting results
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
influence (on someone); inspiration
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
heavenly king; Gozu Tenno (deity said to be the Indian god Gavagriva)
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
in name and in reality; nominally and virtually; form and contents
craftsmanship; artisanship
information transfer; information transmission
sequel; later development
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito