turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
dancing or jumping for joy
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
inside; interior; inner part
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
electrical outlet; wall socket; power plug
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes
deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
nature; property; disposition
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
sound (of a sentence); euphony
gas cartridge stove; portable stove; camp stove
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum