on hand; readily available
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
dish of vegetables, konnyaku, etc. simmered in soy sauce and water until the liquid is almost gone
udo (plant related to ginseng, used in medicine and cooking) (Aralia cordata)
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
given the circumstances; such being the case
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
sake (implied to be low-grade)
to add (to); to add on; to append
earthenware; unglazed (bisque-fired) earthenware
earthenware pot (used as a decanter); jar; jug
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
smoothly; easily; readily
to summon; to get used to call
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
order; system; structure; set-up; organization; organisation
one's family; family member
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings