the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
looking pale; looking unwell
to grant a person a moment
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
recognition; acquaintance
leakage; omission; oversight; I; me
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
throughout; all through; right through
constancy; integrity; fidelity; principle; faithfulness; honor
billboard; advertising sign
ahem; cough-cough; noise in lieu of a comment or contrary view
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
kitchen; financial situation
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
sampling food; tasting; trying
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
paca (any of either species of paca, esp. lowland paca, Agouti paca)
ornamental ball-shaped scent bag; decorative paper ball (for festive occasions)
artificial flower; imitation flower; artificial flower making
resentment; indignation; anger
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime