to accept (something) with thanks
living room (Western style); sitting room
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
blow with the flat of a sword; slap; smack; metal flattened by striking; tape; flat braid
taking the field first; batting second
right wing; right wing (of a bird or aircraft); right wing (of an army, building, etc.); right flank; right field; right fielder; right wing (in soccer, rugby, etc.)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
being absorbed (in); immersion; sinking (into)
to enter (house, room, etc.); to step in
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
assorted grains; cereals; millet
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko; tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
marine products; seafood; fish and shellfish
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
(small crunchy) dried sardines
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to dunk
to forget to put in; to leave out
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
job transfer; job relocation; intra-company transfer
imposingly; heavily; conspicuously; in a dignified manner
confection of sweetened beans wrapped in wheat-flour dough (in the shape of a sword guard); (arch.) metal sword guard; (arch.) polearm
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
break; pause; interruption; intermission
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to pry (open); to prise; to wrench
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly