rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
long ago; a long time ago; already
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
lining; land that does not adjoin to public or private roads
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to put all one's skill (into doing something); to do something to the best of one's ability
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
division of labor; division of labour; specialization; specialisation; assembly-line production
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
four man group; quartet; the Gang of Four
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
how; in what way; circumstances
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
control board; control panel; console
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
refinement; elegance; grace
advocate; defender; champion; backer
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
musical composition; tune
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)