soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
blond hair; blonde hair; golden hair
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
to come to one's senses; to calm down
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
beautification; cleaning up; tidiying; glorification; idealization; romanticizing
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
separating rubbish (for recycling, etc.)
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
burnable garbage; burnable waste
recyclable garbage; recyclable waste
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
to invite in; to show someone in
outward appearance; looks
interior design; interior; upholstery
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
welcome; (warm) reception
corridor; hallway; passageway
beyond that point; after that
kitchen; financial situation; finances
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
tokonoma; alcove where art or flowers are displayed
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
chief; main; principal; important
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque