washing (a kimono, futon, etc.) without taking it apart; laundering whole; washing (something) in its entirety; washing thoroughly
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
to lie down; to throw oneself down
reminiscent smile; laughing at a memory; smiling to oneself as one recalls something pleasant or amusing
handsome man; actor in a love scene
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
evening meal; dinner; supper
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
to be clear; to be distinct; to be skillful; to be skilful; to be well-executed; to get cold
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
muscles and bones; body build; physique; cartilage
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
window frame; window sill
to grant someone's request; to do a favour
to praise; to extol; to applaud
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
starching (e.g. clothes); pasting; gluing (e.g. paper, a letter)
to beat someone at their own game; to outdo someone in their specialty
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
to eat up (in no time); to gobble up; to make short work of; to put away
shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy