five colors (esp. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
mallow (any plant of family Malvaceae); Asarum caulescens (species of wild ginger)
snowflake-shaped family crest
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to dye; to colour; to color
to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
or; otherwise; furthermore; also; (arch.) perhaps; (arch.) by some chance; (arch.) that being said
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
rhyme; rhyme (of a Chinese character); rime
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
counter for flags, banners, etc.
to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
preparations for returning (home)
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
temporary abode; staying on a temporary basis
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
bygones; the past; past event
but still; however; and yet; nevertheless; for all that
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
to increase in value; to gain prestige
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
at very frequent intervals; almost every other day; constantly
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money