nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
leaving or staying; (one's) course of action; (one's) position; (one's) attitude
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
life; living; I; me; student
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
katsuobushi; small pieces of sliced dried bonito
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
neighbourhood; neighborhood
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
preparation; arrangements
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character
geisha; professional female entertainer, usu. at traditional banquets
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
silently (as the grave); quietly (as in death)
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
sound sleep; good sleep; quiet sleep
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
this and that; various things
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
ignorance; covering; concealing; Mongolia
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention