just then; at that time; right then; appropriate moment
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.)
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
article; thing; object; property; real estate
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
shō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 litres
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
orpiment; gamboge; falsification; alteration
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
one's post; place of work; workplace
to step firmly; to harden by treading
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
barely miss (meeting someone, catching a train, etc.)
to pass (of time); to elapse
losing initiative; being forestalled; second move (in go or shogi); moving second; rear guard
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
again (and again); once again; yet again
noisy; boisterous; turbulent
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
sailing; marching; going out; dispatch
curious; strange; unusual