the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
fall; decline; string apron; ornamental cords hanging from the front of a sumo wrestler's belt; food offering to the gods; leftovers
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
is something that; is that which
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
much less; to say nothing of
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
(arch.) indicates emphasis, intention, etc.; indicates emphasis, intention, etc.
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
this and that; such and such
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
bow (and arrow; esp. of a noble)
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
lips and teeth; mutually dependent relation
sincere; earnest; serious
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
now that you say that; now that you mention it
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
Japanese spirea (Spiraea Japonica); meadowsweet; Shimotsuke (former province located in present-day Tochigi Prefecture)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
that; the matter in question
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
opening; aperture (e.g. camera); opening one's mouth; beginning to speak; open; broad
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to appreciate; to be thankful
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
identically; in the (exact) same way; similarly
besides; furthermore; moreover
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection