to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
surroundings; environs; circumference
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
great numbers; numerical superiority
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
grandfather; male senior-citizen
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to thrust away; to send flying
kneeling with the balls of the feet on the floor and sitting on one's heels
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
foxes and tanuki; sly fellow; deceiver
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
close; intimate; on good terms
pair; the two; both persons; both things
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
one night; one evening; all night; overnight