censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
to know (someone); to think; to believe
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Scaphium affine)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
impossible to do (although wants to)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
means; way; method; measure
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
several times; a few times
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
sanpaku eyes (eyes with visible white between the iris and the lower eyelid)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
hidden treasure; treasured article
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)
to be erected; to be built
tiled; covered with tiles
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
permission; approval; authorization; license
feel; touch; manner (towards others); most impressive part; best part; beginning
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
folding book; counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori); counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.; counter for pairs (of curtains); counter for tatami mats
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down