(a) little; somewhat; somehow
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
shoji (paper sliding door)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
double tooth; protruding tooth (like a fang); high canine
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
all-night vigil over a body; wake
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
March; third month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
re-covering; repapering; reupholstering
every year; yearly; annually
subordinate part; menial service; subordinate; utility man
family; members of a family
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich