so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
decoration; ornament; trimmings
sacred wine or sake; sake offered to the gods; sake
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
older sister; elder sister
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to provide; to arrange; to install
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
when it becomes; when it comes to
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to go out and away; to leave
evening; sunset; nightfall
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
four-legged tray for festive food
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
make; workmanship; preparation
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
what time; (lit.) which hour
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
carving; engraving; sculpture
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
splish-splash; with a splash
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself