evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty
moving from place to place; being passed around repeatedly; rolling about
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
one's cherished opinion; pet theory
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
way of taking (a pill); way of drinking
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
router (networking device); router (woodworking tool)
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
shipping; shipment; forwarding; sending (goods); delivery
sprinkling (water); watering (plants)
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
chicken tender; chicken tenderloin
cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
big craze; boom; popular trend; widespread contagion; large outbreak
kusaya; brined, sun-dried fish (usu. mackerel scad) which has a very pungent smell
one's financial situation; one's finances; state of one's purse
curious personality; nosiness; curiosity; rubbernecking
preparing (food) in advance; making in advance; pre-made; prepared in advance
a day after the fair; (at a) stage when it's too late
to pay the bill; to settle an account
long distance relationship
to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
rationalization; justification
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
vocation; lifework; sacred task (esp. the emperor's rule over the nation); prostitute of the second-highest class (Edo period)
self-control; self-restraint
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
food to fill one's stomach; something to satisfy one's hunger
irreproachable conduct; good conduct; high morals