Vocabulary

skewness

stress; tension

wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai

side (of the torso); flank

crocodile; alligator

wide mouth

ferocious shark

apology

letter of apology

straw boots

straw paper; rice paper

straw paper

straw-thatching; straw-thatched roof

straw wrapper

embayment; indentation (of a shoreline)

bowl (ceramic, porcelain)

trying one's ability

push-up

bracelet; bangle

rough estimate; sloppy accounting; slapdash bookkeeping

bowl (medium-large, suitable for donburi)

bowl of rice with food on top

hint; intimation; suggestion; inkling

spouse; married couple

sad song; singing in a lonesome tone

words used when miserable or anxious

lonesome sleep; sleeping alone

lonesome person; unwanted person; poverty-stricken person

sad voice

standing still

type of ancient oriental belt

wearing a sword

wearing a sword; sword one is wearing

wearing (an insignia, sword, etc.)

feigned madness

altar of sacrifice

on the chopping board

prisoner of war; captive

prisoner-of-war camp; POW camp

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