variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering
cheerful; buoyant; lighthearted
consistent; unchanging from beginning to end
this occasion; at this time; now
left-hand radical of a character
one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
heavy flooding; disastrous flood; deluge; great flood (sent by a deity); flood myth
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
critical condition; being on the verge of death
piece; fragment; one (object)
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
paying an unannounced visit; rudeness
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
memories; recollections; reminiscence
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
to hit the nail on the head; to guess exactly right
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
(someone's) assistance; help; aid; grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
reward; honorarium; remuneration
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to give an impression; to make an impression
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)