face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
ten; 10; ten years of age
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
nonchalantly; without a care
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
finishing blow; coup de grâce
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
elder brother's wife; sister-in-law
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
moderate; proper; just right
absorbability; absorbency
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
item; article; dish; course; finest item
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
support; backing; aid; assistance
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop