to paint over heavily; to plaster up
questionable; doubtful; suspicious
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
(how) many times; (how) often
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
flustered; flurried; stuttering (e.g. an apology)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to paint (draw) a picture
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
dizzyingly; to feel dizzy
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to lay aside; to set aside