great depth; bottomless; great height
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to order; to command; to appoint
damply; moistly; clammily; stickily
depths of Hell; abyss; inescapable situation
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
tuna; Pacific bluefin tuna
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
creeping plant; creeper; vine; liana; liane
to keep secret; to conceal
perception; sensation; awareness
(riding) spur; spurring on; acceleration; impetus
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
addressing (someone) without using a suffix such as "-san" or "-chan" (considered impolite)
(the) negative (e.g. pole); yin (in Chinese divination); hidden place; unseen part
to follow; to come after; to come next (to); to rank next (to); to rank second (to)
ticktock; chinking (e.g. of a hammer against rock); knocking; dry and hard; (frozen) stiff; hidebound
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
absentmindedly; vacantly; carelessly
fungal filament; hypha; hyphae
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
wet and glistening; slimy; slippery
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
heartfelt; sincere; wholehearted
to be emotionally moved; to have a lump in one's throat
piece of wood at the front edge of an entranceway floor; front portion of the floor of the genkan
(one's) shame and public reputation; (one's) sense of shame and concern for appearances
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
people; citizens; subjects; folk
countenance; features; looks
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
bardo; state (or period) of intermediate existence between one's death and rebirth (in Japan, 49 days)
nightlife; night amusements