explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
ladle; dipper; wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris); cow parsley; keck
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)
in low spirits; dejected; sad
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to state; to express; to mention
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
first thing after rising; as soon as getting up
1000 ri; (a) long distance
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
carving; engraving; chiselled features
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
squirrel (any mammal of family Sciuridae); Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis)
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta); Japanese pear; Asian pear; sand pear; apple pear