conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
aggressiveness; competitive spirit; fighting spirit
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
carrying a person in one's arms; princess carry; bridal carry
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
cow spot pattern (as on the hide of a cow); cow-skin pattern
thinnish; somewhat narrow
eminent; prominent; distinguished; ringing (of metal); resonant (of a musical instrument)
quarrel; dispute; argument
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
lord of a manor; estate steward
(death from) starvation; starving to death
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
pulp fiction; dime novel; akahon; university entrance exam workbook (published by Kyōgakusha); storybook (with red cover, Edo period); Red Guide (Michelin)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
kitchen; financial situation
to drink oneself dead drunk; to drink oneself unconscious
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
pork miso soup; miso soup with pork and vegetables
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
taxpayers' (precious) money; hard-earned tax money; heavy tax; conscription; compulsory military service
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
exchange ticket; claim tag; coupon
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to pack an assortment of goods, etc.
ticket; coupon; bond; certificate