to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
archery; mapping; map; morphism
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to look around; to look towards (us)
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
escaping the heat to enjoy the cool breeze (by the river, etc.)
crucian carp (Carassius spp.)
cooling oneself; enjoying the cool air
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to feel; to sense; to experience
consciousness; awareness; relief; calm
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
doorkeeper; doorman; porter
primness; prim person; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)
bleaching; bleached cotton; doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (as an Edo period punishment)
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
tight sleeve (of a kimono or dress)
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses); sneak thief; prowler
dispiritedness; dejection; languor; becoming flat (e.g. beer, carbonated drinks); becoming stale
emperor (of Japan); mikado; (the gates of an) imperial residence
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
tatami room; dinner party in a tatami room with a geisha or maiko
mountains and rivers; natural surroundings