warrior; soldier; courageous person; strong person
no concern of mine; nothing to do with me
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
natto (fermented soybeans)
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
my; one's own; personal; privately owned
armor and helmet (armour)
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
western Japan (usu. Chūbu region and westward)
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to make short work of; to eat up quickly
very interesting; of great interest
to burst open; to open suddenly (of a door); to change completely; to do a 180
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
coastal region; coastal area; coastline
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to bear fruit; to produce fruit
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to miss a chance to ask; to miss an opportunity to ask; to forget to ask
basis; based on; conformance; conformity; authority (of); standard
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
grasping the present situation; having an accurate grasp of the situation
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
to flare up; to burst into flames
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
Felidae (family comprising the cats)