to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
difficult to ...; hard to ...
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
being startled; getting a shock
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
story; tale; talk; discussion
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
every man knows his own business best; one should go to specialists for the best results; (lit.) for rice cakes, (go to) the rice cake shop
suddenly; all of a sudden
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to complain; to make a complaint
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
street stall; stand; booth
very interesting; of great interest
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation