already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
family-oriented; familial
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
scattered here and there; at intervals
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
eve of the anniversary of a person's death
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
cormorant fishing; cormorant fisherman
to lie down; to throw oneself down
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to be sooty; to be stained
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki); Chinese persimmon; kaki
index finger; forefinger; second toe
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
soaked; drenched; sopping; splashing; sloshing
licking one's lips; licking one's chops
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to look around; to survey
unexpectedly; surprisingly
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!