the earth below; the ground below; this world (as opposed to heaven)
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to be collected (of clams, etc.); to be gathered (of mushrooms, herbs, etc.); to be picked (of fruit, etc.); to be able to collect; to be able to extract; to be able to get
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
gratitude; thanks; apology
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
partly burned charcoal; cinders; charred remains; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
exercise to help digestion
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
cake served with tea; teacake
open; spacious; extensive
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to sit for an examination
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
daytime; during the day; Japan and China; Japanese-Chinese; Sino-Japanese
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
discomfort index; temperature-humidity index
choices; alternatives; options
flapping of wings; wingbeat; flap; flutter
several times; a few times
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered