Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)
contriving (to raise funds, to find time, etc.); working out (a solution)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
father and mother; parents
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
things left (to one) by the deceased; inherited item; estate; lost item; lost property
letter; missive; note; mail
notebook; memo pad; certificate; identification card
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
etc.; et cetera; and so on
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
group; bunch; crowd; group
adzuki bean-covered mochi; botamochi
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
sashimi (raw sliced fish, shellfish or crustaceans)
mashed sweet potatoes (incl. sweetened chestnuts or beans)
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
casserole of rice, fish or meat, and vegetables
shiruko; sweet red-bean soup with mochi
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions
hotcake; (American) pancake