chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
Namu Amida Butsu; Hail Amitabha Buddha; Homage to Amida Buddha; prayer for rebirth in Sukhavati, the Pure Land of Amitabha
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
timid; faint-hearted; wimpish
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
professional jester; professional entertainer; comedian; buffoon
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
outing; excursion; pleasure trip; going on a picnic
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to mix; to stir; to blend
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
dark (color); concentrated; thick
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
(arch.) mourning clothes; mourning; period of mourning
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
flute mouthpiece; poetic style
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
genius; prodigy; natural gift
weak constitution; ill health
because of; owing to; due to
immediately; right away; at once; instantly