to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
however; having said that; but
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
implement for carrying heavy loads, generally made of bamboo and woven grass or rope
field horsetail (Equisetum arvense); common horsetail
dilapidated house; deserted house
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
long; drawn-out; very long
to be sore; to be inflamed; to be bleary; to be dissipated; to be dissolute; to indulge in
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
to step forward; to volunteer
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
polite; respectful; reverent
to bend forward; to stoop; to bow
to see; to look; to watch; to try to
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
withered reeds (esp. reeds that have withered in the winter)
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to be hot on a person's heels
trees and stones; unfeeling person
very much; very many; more and more
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; after all
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
meeting; greeting; welcome
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)