Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645)
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
to spend time (on doing something)
to wear (clothes) stylishly; to dress oneself stylishly
mule (animal); mule (women's footwear); spinning mule; Compton's mule
Mediterranean Sea; Mediterranean sea (oceanography)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
to mind; to care; to worry
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line; to be equal to; to be on a par with
townscape; street (of stores and houses); (look of) stores and houses on street
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
footpath; walkway; sidewalk; pavement
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy
sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
symbol of vitality; vibrant presence; being renowned for activeness
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
first of all; first thing
to explain adequately; to be accountable
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
main dish (e.g. meat, fish, but not rice); principal dish
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it