just now; a moment ago; this very minute
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
humming a tune; humming unconcernedly
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to throw open; to leave open
wicker(work) (cane, rattan) chair
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
wondrous; marvellous; uncanny; like a charm
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
bringing; taking; carrying
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to cease; to stop; to be over
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
(common) millet (Panicum miliaceum); proso millet
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
seasoning; flavour; flavor
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
confections; sweets; candy; cake
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
river fish; freshwater fish
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)