to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to be astonished; to be amazed
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
dressing up in fine clothes; splendid clothes; one's best clothes
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
fluent (in a language); flowing
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
hairstyle introduced in the Meiji era consisting in a bun or chignon tied at the back of the head
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)
new publication; new book; new edition; reissue; republication
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
nishiki-e; multi-colour woodblock print
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
Occident and Orient (esp. the Occident); ocean; sea; foreign; Western
to become an expert; to be master at
Western clothing; Western binding
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
wife; Mrs; proprietress; landlady; large women's size (clothing)
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
brief remark; few words; one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
click-clack; clip-clop; clatter
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
interpenetration of spirit between the poet and nature in a haiku
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal