floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
thousand years; thousand generations; thousand ages; eternity
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
sewing; needlework; embroidery
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
cruel; merciless; pitiful; tragic; breaking a precept without shame
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
downstairs neighbour (neighbor); subordinate
scion; cion; (horticultural) graft; opportunity to continue a conversation
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
mountain villa; chalet; mountain cottage; mountain retreat; house in the mountains
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to feel sick; to be nauseated
to become pale; to turn pale
for example; for instance; e.g.
(someone's) child; person with parents; other people's children; the Son of Man; Christ
to rise into importance; to gain strength; (lit.) to raise one's head
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising)
meaning; significance; sense