ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
university student; college student
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
existence; possession; having; limited company
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
at work; in the midst of work; working
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
fate; destiny; predestination
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
limbs; arms and legs; body
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe