by nature; from the very beginning; through and through; absolutely (not); (not) at all
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
because of; owing to; due to
what (e.g. "what rudeness"); what (something) is like
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
direct connection; direct link
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
enclosure; fence; storage (of fruit, vegetables, etc.); partitioned area of a room for conducting tea ceremonies; mistress; castle
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
five pungent roots (in Buddhism or Taoism)
smell and taste; flavour; flavor
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
to cause offence (offense); to create hard feelings
building (esp. a house); house fixture; fitting; facial features
steamed bun with minced pork filling
sweet crescent-shaped confection of pancake-like sponge cake filled with adzuki paste; Chinese dumpling; Chinese steamed bun
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
sen (hundredth of a yen); coin made of non-precious materials; one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of currency); (arch.) one-thousandth of a kan (as a unit of mass)
to come to one's senses; to calm down
deep psyche; unconscious mind; depth psychology
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
bamboo steamer; steaming basket; wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot; soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
street stall; stand; booth
to look sour; to look disgusted; to scowl; to frown
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
quotient; business; merchant; second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Shang dynasty (of China; approx. 1600-1046 BCE); Yin dynasty
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
(satirical) cartoon; caricature; humorous illustration
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
humorous flavour; something comical