(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
voluntary; optional; free; elective
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
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.)
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
mark; sign; (arch.) plain wood showing the seating order of officials at court; (arch.) nameplate
to take away; to carry away
small pouch containing a paper charm or talisman
silk or leather container for paper handkerchiefs, medicine, toothpicks, etc.
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
writing (especially of a Zen monk); penmanship
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
Satori; folklore monster that can read minds
inside the Imperial Palace; Department of the Imperial Household
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
leaving; quitting; retiring
return; conclusion; reduction
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
unintentionally; calmly; inadvertently; innocently
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression