to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
backing (an initiative, candidate, etc.); support; backing up (another player); covering; backup
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
kind deed; (a) kindness; helping others; helping someone
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
leaving a matter to chance
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to dig one's own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to make a rod for one's own back
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
in a tousled manner; in a ruffled fashion; in a disorderly manner; with a fluster; confusedly; messily
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
to accept; to receive; to agree
environment; surroundings; circumstances
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
getting information (esp. by interviewing witnesses, etc. in a police investigation)
anarchy; state of anarchy
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed