low Japanese-style desk (for reading and writing)
staying the night; lodging (at)
to have the (full, general) selection available; to have (a lineup) from A to Z; to have the full array of
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
smelling of mold; musty; putrid; old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed
close to the wall; alongside the wall
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
after a long time; for the first time in a while
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
physiology; one's period; menstruation
opinion; intention; thought
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
surely; certainly; without doubt
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests
worthy of special mention
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
immoral; illicit; unethical
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
insisting (unreasonably); obstinate insistence; far-fetched argument; arguing against all reason
monkey show; bad acting; overacting; unconvincing performance
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
double room; room shared by two people; shared room
speaking tube; voice pipe
ingrained habit; second nature
interception (email); wiretap; bug
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated