having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
to be the work of; to be the result of; to be done by; to concern; to affect; to involve
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
remarkable; striking; obvious
characteristic; feature; special quality
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
sincere; honest; faithful
sympathy; compassion; pity
because; the reason why is
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
drop (e.g. of water); drip
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
dwelling; house; residence; address
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
common name; popular name
ken (6 shaku, approx. 1.818 m); counter used to number the gaps between pillars
one's wife; wife (of somebody below the speaker in rank)
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
while; during; performed in this condition
dressing oneself; personal grooming
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in