to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
never mind!; don't worry about it
to breathe out; to exhale
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to be worried; to be troubled
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
the dead; ghost; person who is obsessed (with money, power, etc.); person with a blind lust (for)
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
recompense; indemnity; atonement
(table) napkin; serviette; sanitary napkin; sanitary pad
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence