Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora); Japanese umbrella pine; tanyosho pine
miscellaneous; mixed; unorganized
matsutake mushroom (Tricholoma matsutake)
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
fertile; rich; productive
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
to bud; to sprout; to develop (of talents, feelings, etc.); to awaken
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
basket; basketball; basket cloth
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
running water; flowing water; stream
half-width cloth (approx. 18 cm)
obi (kimono sash); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product); band; belt; cingulum; radio or television program broadcast in the same time slot on all or most days
library; book collection; paperback book
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
stretch (of a material); stretch material; stretch (exercise); stretching; stretch; straight (course)
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
broadleaf tree; broad-leaved tree
sunlight filtering through trees
open-air tea ceremony; aristocrat taking a break during a trip in a palanquin; something standing in the open
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
leak; leakage; omission; oversight; I; me
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
to make (tea; esp. matcha); to perform (a tea ceremony)
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
genius; prodigy; natural gift
time; hour; season; suitable time; opportunity; chance
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth