last days; the end; one's fate
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
to care for (the sick); to nurse; to attend (someone's deathbed)
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
hair pin; hairclip; hairgrip; bobby pin
landing; unloading (e.g. a ship); catch (of fish); takings; sales (of a shop); defloration (e.g. of a geisha)
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
sound of a camera shutter; sound of water splashing
separate; scattered; apart
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
letter; missive; note; mail
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
invitation; introduction; temptation
to carry around; to carry on one's person
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
sacred tree; support pillars of the traditional fire festival bonfires
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan