smuggling (people); stowing away
to look down on; to make light of
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568 CE); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition
to not take seriously; to take lightly
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
person of high rank or position
ocean fish; saltwater fish
microorganisms; saprophyte; saprophytic bacteria
courtesy call; courtesy visit
about; concerning; as to; regarding
Brighton (Britain); Blyton
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
outward appearance; apparent
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
strategist; tactician; schemer
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
self-help efforts; independent efforts; self-supporting endeavor
savage; barbarian; aboriginal
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
sweet and sour; bittersweet
to become rustic; to be countrified
reeking of liquor; smelling of alcohol
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to perceive; to understand
being rich; having plenty of money; wallowing in money
to lose one's footing; to slip
very strong person; brave warrior; veteran