rather; sooner; preferably
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
base (military, expedition, etc.)
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
striking; remarkable; considerable
irritability; peevishness; irascibility; hot temper
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
not caring; not giving a damn
mental; spiritual; emotional
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to face; to confront; to be opposite to
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
coincident with; while; simultaneously
completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
the place for; the time for; the level of
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency