kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
intended use; intended purpose
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
(in Japanese architecture) transom
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
tray; family; household; O-Bon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
storehousebush (Cudrania tricuspidata); mandarin melon berry; silkworm thorn; cudrang
for a while; for some time; for a period
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
shoji (paper sliding door)
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
pitch dark; total darkness
regulation; adjustment; control
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
lintel (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors)
speaking voice; talking voice
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
(relating to) gender; sex; sexual
the opposite sex; isomerism
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
all; entire; whole; altogether
community; circles; kingdom; erathem; field (electrical); border
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous