some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
pressingly; demandingly; hey! hey!; oi!
New Year's Eve; December 31
major cleanup; spring cleaning
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
January; first month of the lunar calendar
sixth day of the month; six days
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
summer vacation; summer holiday
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
Kanazawa (city in Ishikawa)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
graduation thesis; bachelor's degree thesis
family business; family trade; one's occupation; one's trade
oshizushi; sushi rice and other ingredients pressed in box or mould (mold)
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself