misedashi; debut of an apprentice geisha; ceremony in which a shikomi becomes a maiko
for connoisseurs; preferred by experts
moment (of force); momentum
to be replaced with new growth
algae; waterweed; seaweed; duckweed
sowing beans (or pulses, etc.); scattering parched beans (to drive out evil spirits)
to lose a tooth; to lose one's teeth
germ; germs; bacteria; something harmful; vermin
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
being on the verge of starvation; being about to starve
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
snowmelt; meltwater; melted snow
(garden) cemetery; park-style cemetery; memorial park
counter for things inside a bag
birthplace; origin; cradle; motherland
root; joint; base; crotch
second (time unit); assistant; helper; second
setsubun; last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usu. February 3 or 4), day of the bean scattering ceremony; last day of any season (according to the traditional Japanese calendar)
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
circulation (of the blood)
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs