the five fundamental seasonings used in Japanese cooking: (in order) sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, miso
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
abusive language; violent language; wild words
many thanks; hearty thanks; profuse apology
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
severe criticism; damnation
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
good performance; good work; great success
thousands; great number of; variety
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
madness; madman; enthusiast; freak; junkie
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
apartment building; apartment block; apartment house; apartment
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion