to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to have one's hair stand on end
attaining enlightenment; becoming a Buddha; entering Nirvana; going to heaven; resting in peace; dying (peacefully)
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
advanced; pioneering; cutting-edge
eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
daily life noise; household noises; noise that arises at home from everyday occurrences
shoji (paper sliding door)
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
nephew (like a son); another child considered as one's own
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
relish; gusto; appreciation
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
facing south; southern exposure
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
coming down from one's seat and prostrating oneself (to pay obeisance); musicians' box on the left side of the stage; lower seat
four-legged tray for festive food
lidded; covered; container with a lid
broth made of fish and vegetables
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
chawanmushi; savoury steamed egg custard with chicken, mushrooms, etc. (savory)
steamed dish; steamed food
speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal
yellowish white; unbleached cloth color
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
colour; color; hue; tints
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
random; unintentional; unintended
setting a place; setting the table
eating together; dining together; having a meal together