making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to put on (of clothing); (lit.) to put (arms) through sleeves
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko; tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
tension; mental strain; nervousness
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to send out; to forward; to show (a person) out
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
tsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.31 square meters; tsubo; traditional unit of fabric or paper area, approx. 9.18 square centimeters; tsubo; traditional unit of leather or tile area, approx. 918 square centimeters
although I say; although one might say; although called
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to be conspicuous; to stand out
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
enemy territory; hostile place
alone; unaided; away from home
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
welcome!; nice to see you!
considerably; greatly; a lot
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
generally; in the main; briefly (look over, explain, etc.); roughly; more or less