to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
Western clothing; Western binding
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side by side; to make (someone) get married; to get (someone) hitched
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
jealousy; yakimochi (roasted rice cake)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
dividing line; parting (of the hair); partition; crisis; decisive moment
root; joint; base; crotch
sweet (voice, fragrance, etc.)
as a child; when one was a child
several times; once or twice
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to relax; to feel at home
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
broad veranda; spacious veranda; eaves
light that stays on all night; lamp that is kept burning all night; nightlight
even if not; even without
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
chest; coffer; rice tub; lidded round, wooden container for cooked rice
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
river; stream; River; the ... river
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)