bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
spring water; clear (pure) water
to control; to command; to get the better of
(act of) building (temple, monument, etc.); erection
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
Aedes (genus of mosquitoes); striped mosquito
to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
absentmindedness; peace of mind
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
great laughter; burst of laughter
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
thereupon; shortly thereafter
the other night; a few nights ago
very; greatly; exceedingly
to be drawn to; to feel the call of ...; to have one's heart-strings pulled
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
cluster of trees; grove; thicket
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
(arch.) exposure; (arch.) clarity; exoteric Buddhism; public Buddhist teachings
door; gate; opening; title page
step in a Japanese entranceway
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
roofed corridor connecting two buildings (in traditional palatial-style architecture)
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room