abundant (grain) crop; good harvest
heavily laden (of a branch); sagging; drooping; bent low
Kyoto vegetables; vegetables traditionally grown in and around Kyoto
Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
charming; fascinating; attractive
season (period in which regulated games are played); season (division of the year); season (of a TV show, etc.); season (for doing something, e.g. ski season, entrance examination season)
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
coming out (as gay, etc.)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
at work; in the midst of work; working
like this; in this way; as you see
art gallery (esp. artworks for sale); picture gallery
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
confections; sweets; candy; cake
high monk (esp. one of correct conduct who acts as a role model for his pupils); high priest; initiate (esp. as a formal rank in Tendai and Shingon); monk who conducts religious services
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to accept (a thing) with thanks
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
jealousy; roasted rice cake
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
best-before date (on food); use-by date; expiry date; expiration date
nationwide; countrywide; national; throughout the country
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through