live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
to know (a person); to think
to offer; to present; to set someone up in a high position; to revere at a distance; to do respectfully
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
raindrops (dripping from eaves, branches, etc.); exclamation point; exclamation mark
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
to cease; to stop; to be over
pleasant feeling; good feeling
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
meeting; greeting; welcome
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation
Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)
Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)
poor; unsatisfactory; inadequate; cold; chilly
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
rice gruel with diced sweet potatoes; gruel with ivy broth and finely minced Japanese yam served at large Imperial banquets
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; uncool; unstylish
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
spare time; free time; time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
autumn scenery; fall scenery
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
unofficial report; confidential report
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper