to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
counter for chairs or seats
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
to turn left; to turn to the left
last week; the week before
fresh verdure; new green leaves
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
vice-minister; undersecretary
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
change of mind; inconstancy; apostasy
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
single word; a few words; brief comment
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
interval; break; pause; spare moment
to harm; to cause harm to
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
love hotel; short-stay hotel used primarily for sexual activities
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
delusion; trick of the imagination
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
fundoshi; loincloth; kimono underskirt; wrestler's ornamental apron
to take off one's clothes; to undress
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest