entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
transport; freight; shipping; moving (goods)
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
Japanese cypress wood bathtub; hinoki tub
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
Setagaya City; Setagaya Ward
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
gently sloping; gentle; gradual; smooth (process); gentle (e.g. tone of voice); slow (e.g. growth)
karahafu; bow-shaped eaves of a gabled roof; undulating gable; cusped gable
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
spreading out like an open fan; becoming prosperous; folding fan; ceremonial folding fan
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
decorative ridge-end tile (traditionally bearing the face of a demon and resembling a gargoyle); hideous face
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
public bathhouse; building with a bath (esp. in a shrine or temple)
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing