to be greedy; to devour greedily
like this; in this way; as you see
paper folded and tucked inside the front of one's kimono (esp. for use at the tea ceremony); paper used for writing tanka
dust; trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit; hustle and bustle (of life)
valuable article; valuables
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
to taste; to try (food or drink)
alternately sucking in and blowing out air through one's mouth while eating something hot (in order to cool it down)
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to complain; to make a complaint
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
registry; entry; book-keeping; signature
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
God doesn't give with both hands; God does not give two gifts; heaven does not grant people more than one talent
to begin talking; to open up
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
and yet; though; when; in spite of
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
food; food products; foodstuffs
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
plot; ulterior motive; thing; article; penis
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
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)
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
(Edo-period inn) maidservant
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
tree sparrow (Passer montanus); talkative person; knowledgeable person
personal attendant; valet; maid
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate