somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
Buddha; Shakyamuni; Buddhist image; figure of Buddha; the dead; dead person
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to fall ill; to be taken ill
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
marital quarrel; argument between husband and wife
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to stiffen; to become stiff
shoji (paper sliding door)
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to come apart at the seams; to be ripped; to begin to open; to begin to bloom; to smile broadly; to break into a smile
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to be about to enter (a bath, etc.)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
tactful; adroit; shrewd; clever; smart; affable
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short