long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
surely; certainly; without doubt
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
present (brought by a visitor); gift
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
although; but; even though; I wish that
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria var. hispida); calabash; moonflower (Ipomoea alba)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to send for (doctor, etc.)
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
one's own property; possessions
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
bedside; near one's pillow
tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
lamp or electric light at the eaves of a house; door light
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
spreading; laying out; security deposit; Japanese mattress
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)