wig; hairpiece (esp. to cover hair loss); toupee
to regurgitate; to vomit; to throw up
story about human nature or emotions (esp. rakugo); emotional rakugo story lacking a punch line
articles; supplies (e.g. office supplies); things (for); utensils; goods; equipment
sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas)
standard language (used in government, education, etc.); standard Japanese
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to speak with an accent; to mispronounce; to be corrupted (of word)
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
intolerable; unbearable; irresistible; tremendous; cannot help (doing); cannot but do
shoulder rub; shoulder massage
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
remaining silent; keeping secret
bathroom with a large bath (in a hotel, hot spring resort, etc.)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
modesty; humility; being humble
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to act cocky; to put on airs; to be full of oneself
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
undesirable lover (boyfriend, girlfriend); passion; temper; irritability
almost every day; almost daily
to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
at first; in the beginning; originally
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
I don't give a damn; that's got nothing to do with me
fried prawns; fried shrimp
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
fat; chubby; fatso; fatty; fat person