carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
to entertain; to make welcome
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
copying calligraphy without sticking to the model (calligraphy); copying freely
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
execution; punishment; spanking
mess; jumble; muddle; chaos
endurance; perseverance; patience
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
rich in variety; diverse; wide-ranging; multifarious
a little bit; a little while
to dominate (usu. one's husband)
calabash (Lagenaria siceraria); bottle gourd; gourd (container); calabash
to moisten; to wet; to profit; to enrich; to benefit
superb view; picturesque scenery
one's old bones; aged body
sub-; -ous (indicating a low oxidation state); -ite; Asia; Argentina; Arabia; America
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
condition of one's stomach
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
treat; banquet; feast; (arch.) running about
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
close; intimate; on good terms
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce