sentence-ending particle expressing doubt; sentence-ending particle expressing a rhetorical question
being ruined; being spoiled; coming to nothing; complete 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 make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
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
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
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 (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
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 (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
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 to see; to come and see; to visit
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
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