to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
like an old man; doddering; wizened; frowzy; seedy
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
rational; reasonable; logical
counter for long, thin things (i.e. swords)
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
(walking a long distance) at a steady pace; trudgingly
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
weasel (esp. the Japanese weasel, Mustela itatsi); mustelid (any other member of the weasel family, incl. badgers, martens, minks, ferrets, otters, polecats, stoats, skunks, etc.)
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
red gate (esp. at Tokyo University)
to turn back; to go back; to repeat; to send back; to bring back; to retrace one's steps
corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings
one's forte; strong point; specialty; speciality
tipsy; pleasantly drunk; mellow; entranced; enchanted; captivated
passage of time; perceived time; relative time
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
lapis lazuli blue; bright blue; azure
wrasse (any fish of family Labridae)
bonsai; miniature potted plant
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
all night long; all through the night
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
knife attached to the sheath of a sword
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
the other day; lately; recently
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
quality collar for an under kimono
mercantile mind-set; mercenary spirit; being intent on making a profit
system; lineage; ancestry; group (e.g. of colors) (colours); family (e.g. of languages); close (evolutionary) relationship
concealment (of one's vices); veil; cover; overturning; toppling
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group