in plain words; in plain terms; put simply
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
(at) the beginning of the New Year; early in the New Year
to roll over; to tumble; to roll about (with laughter)
feel (to the foot); feel (underfoot)
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
only; merely; but; no more than
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
jealousy; regarding with jealousy
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to rub (on); to wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
haori (Japanese formal coat)
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
hair on the back of one's head
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
having a prominent nose; having a long nose; prideful; boastful; tengu
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
four-legged tray for festive food
samue; monk's working clothes
apron (waist-down); waist apron
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly