the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
cover; mantle; shroud; hood; casing
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
rain shower in late autumn (fall) or early winter; seasonable rain
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
merit; virtuous deed; divine reward (for virtuous deeds); grace (of the buddhas and gods); merit; meritum
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to wake; to wake up; to wear off (of drunkenness, anaesthesia, etc.); to regain consciousness; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
absentmindedly; in spite of oneself
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
Japanese zelkova (Zelkova serrata)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst
rustling; flapping; unkempt (hair, etc.); loose; dry; decisively
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
mountain recesses; heart of the mountains; mountain; (arch.) imperial tomb; (arch.) emperor's grave
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
bond; bill; certificate; security
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
temporary; transient; trifling; trivial; careless; perfunctory
Japanese calligraphy paper (approx. 25cm by 35cm)