the other day; lately; recently
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
feigned ignorance; pretending not to recognize (somebody); unconcerned air; indifference
ill will; malice; evil intent
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
special; auspicious; happy; naive; innocent; good-natured
minor success; small success
to be contented; to be at ease
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
running errands; going on errands; (transaction of) business; going about one's business; doing one's business (i.e. at the toilet); going to the washroom
straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly
San'etsu (the three former provinces of Echizen, Etchū and Echigo)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals
wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
two (long cylindrical things)
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
moving tale; impressive tale
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound