whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to start working; to take action
tear; rip; breach; break; hole; crack
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
hearth; fireplace; furnace; kiln
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
preparation; provision; establishment
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
banknote; bill; note; paper money
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to stay in one's heart; to be enduringly memorable; to be unforgettable
on hand; readily available
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
ten; 10; ten years of age
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend