to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
root; joint; base; crotch
why; how; for what reason
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
slim; slender; slight; delicate
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
to be erected; to be built
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
totally willing; fully motivated
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
there is nothing; having nothing
clanging; empty; deserted