together; mutually; fellow
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
just because; even if; even though
than; other than; except; but
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
sewing; needlework; embroidery
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
to scatter around; to leave untidy; to make a mess
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
study; diligence; discount; reduction
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
punching (e.g. with a die); die cutting; removing a partition (wall); artesian well
Genji (the character in the Genji Monogatari); the Minamoto family
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
build; physique; appearance
resemblance; likeness; similarity; analogy
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
looks; personal appearance; features
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
to be digested; to master (a skill); to be proficient; to mature (e.g. personality); to mellow; to mature (foodstuff)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb