living room (Western style); sitting room
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
favorite; favourite; habitually used
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
sloppy; slovenly; slipshod; negligent; loose; unkempt
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; luxuriant (vegetation)
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
kitchen; financial situation
to go along; to walk along; to follow
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
fully prepared; all ready
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
fish balls; fish dumplings
mizuna (Brassica rapa var. nipposinica); potherb mustard; Elatostema umbellatum var. majus (variety of plant related to the nettles)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
napa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis); nappa cabbage; Chinese cabbage
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
memo book; memo pad; notebook; notepad; scratchpad; scratch pad
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
unable to speak; inarticulate
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to carry around; to carry on one's person
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop
butcher's shop; butcher; meat shop