to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
vinegared dish; pickled dish
fish, meat, and vegetables stewed in a thick, sweet sauce of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
two (long cylindrical things)
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
purpose for which money is spent; the way money is spent; how goods are used
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain woman; okame; okame soba; soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.
rumor of a romance (rumour)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
does not; can not; will not
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on
how; in what way; how about
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
folding book; counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori); counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.; counter for pairs (of curtains); counter for tatami mats
small tatami room; extension of the main room of a home (in traditional palatial-style architecture); room smaller than four and a half tatami (in tea ceremony)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
right side; right-hand side
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour