search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
Thunberg spirea; Spirea thunbergii
vibration; flickering; jolting; tremor
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
casual; indifferent; nonchalant
to entertain; to make welcome
place where one can remove one's shoes before entering a house
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
subordinate shrine; professional entertainer
tower; tall building; turret; lookout; (arch.) brothel
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)