no!; no no!; no, not at all
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
to look daggers at somebody
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
black terracotta; black soil
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
minimum; at the very least
(essential) utilities; lifeline
temporary dwelling; temporary housing
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
idling; lazing; slovenly; flirting; philandering; womanizing
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to amuse oneself; to make merry
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate