indoor bath; bath for family (not public) use
to pledge; to vow; to promise; to have sexual intercourse (esp. between husband and wife); to share a bed
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate; to depart from (the norm, etc.)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
rice-flour dumplings mixed with mugwort
tea container (usually for thick tea used at the tea ceremony)
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to change way one holds something; to transfer something from one hand to the other
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct
writing implement; writing tool
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
to be impolite; to be discourteous
used up (tea leaves, coffee grounds); insipid (tea, coffee made from such leaves or grounds); watery
cake or snack served with tea
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
portable cassette player; walkman
in accordance with the situation
stereo (sound); stereo (player, set); stereo; stereophonic
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to be embarrassed for a reply
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
vexing; irritating; impatient
to sleep together (e.g. man and a woman); to lie with each other
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
to have troubles; to have concerns