to find useful; to think highly of
to be dead; to be lifeless
intimacy; familiarity; closeness
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
nobleman; dignitary; feudal lord (of the Edo period); daimyō; man brought up away from the world; arrogant man with little knowledge of the ways of the world
fishing grounds; permitted fishing zone
household items; furniture; furnishings; (arch.) bow and arrow
inner glow or light; deep gloss or luster (lustre)
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
Qingtan (Taoist-related movement in ancient China); noble, refined, eloquent speech
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
plunking (down something heavy); flumping (into a chair)
cheap article; poor quality article
opposite side; opposition
to move; to put elsewhere; to tidy; to put in order
loose-fitting summer dress
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
producer; grower; maker; manufacturer
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
folded or rolled head towel; towel twisted around one's head