anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; loss of face
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin; meat at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish)
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
here and there; everywhere
identifiable; personalized
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
not in one's right mind; insane
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
the northeastern (unlucky) direction; person or thing to be avoided; (lit.) the demon's gate; weak point; Achilles' heel
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
curious; strange; unusual
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
to run through; to run past