10th day of the month; ten days
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
to collect; to assemble; to gather
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
judgement; judgment; connoisseur
antique; historical object; pre-Meiji period drama; period piece
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis)
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
collecting; accumulating; gathering; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.)
admiration; wonder; astonishment
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
for your information; I'm telling you
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care