nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
jealousy; yakimochi (roasted rice cake)
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
three; three years of age
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
woman; female; feminine gender
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
look!; see!; here!; there!; hey!
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking