to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
beforehand; in advance; previously
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
home delivery (of food); outside catering
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
(being) by oneself; with no outsiders present
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
bowel movement; evacuation; understanding
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
tea drinking; teahouse; tearoom; coffee lounge
long ago; already; a long time ago
selling out; being sold out
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
offstage; backstage; behind the scenes
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
shaking (e.g. a container); milkshake; shake
Natsume Souseki (1867-1916)