koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
witnessing; observing; sighting
to make a typo; to type the wrong character
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
chopped fish, shellfish or vegetables, dressed with (miso or other) sauce
setting up a stall or booth (bazaar, festival); opening a branch office; opening a store
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
memory; ability to remember
general; overall; across-the-board
once over the borders one may do anything; what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas; (lit.) shame (committed while) on a journey can be scratched away
under the wing (esp. of an aircraft); under one's wing; under one's control
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
a cappella; unaccompanied choir or choral work
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to begin talking; to open up
express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)
to allow a less skilled person to practice with one (esp. in sumo)
veil of darkness; curtain of night
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
Japanese parrotfish (Calotomus japonicus)
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic