to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to be free; to be available
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
tool; implement; means; furniture
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
one more time; once more; once again
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
kitchen; financial situation