the Ox (second sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Ox (around 2am, 1-3am, or 2-4am); north-northeast; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
complexion; colour; color; blood red
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
reduction; decrease; subtraction; (arch.) reduction of penalty (under the ritsuryo codes)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to take up one's chopsticks (to begin a meal); to start to eat; to eat
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to be immersed; to be pickled
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
on the sea; surface of the sea
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
to amuse oneself; to make merry
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
being concerned about or mindful of
good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
assistant; right-hand man; subordinate; (lit.) wifely role
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
dying; laying down one's life; one out
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
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)
to use; to make use of; to utilize
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker