upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
upper part; skillful (in comparisons); dexterity; over-arm grip on opponent's belt
mountain villa; mountain retreat; mountain cottage
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.; (arch.) counter for boats
high-quality Japanese paper
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper; Antenoron filiforme; Polygonum filiforme
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
canary (esp. the island canary, Serinus canaria)
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
to move; to move to a new location
fifth day of the month; five days
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar
to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the Sun)
quiet; peaceful; tranquil
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
fish market; fish dealer; fishmonger
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
tucking up the hem of one's garments
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations