ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
wrapping (something) in a bamboo mat; wrapping someone in a bamboo mat and throwing them into a river (unofficial Edo-period punishment)
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
back of a stone monument; inscription on the back of a stone monument
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to become keen on; to get passionate about
brilliant; bright; dazzling
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (someone's) side
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
difficult to understand; difficult to grasp; confusing; puzzling
shoji (paper sliding door)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
older sister; lass; young lady
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
calling by name; designation; nomination
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
I appreciate your efforts
soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
six o'clock; six periods of a day (morning, midday, afternoon, evening, midnight, late night)
rising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed