wafer cake filled with bean jam; (in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food
(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh
laughing while crying; smiling through one's tears; (alternately) laughing and crying; tears and laughter; joy and sorrow
weak matcha; light brown (color, colour)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
cooperation; collaboration
opportunity; chance; good time (to do); trend; tendency; momentum
looking depressed; long face
kanji radical that runs from the left to the bottom part of the kanji; kanji enclosure-type radical
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
attached; belonging (to); included; enclosed; affiliated; annexed
to be very clear; to be keenly cold; to be cold and clear
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
sleeplessness; insomnia; wakefulness
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
lamentation; deploring; admiration; praise
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
house-sitting; house-sitter; caretaker or keeper (official post in the Edo period)
to keep (a person) waiting
cylindrical paper lantern
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
impossible; unthinkable; unimaginable
master; expert; mansion; large house; rich family; distinguished family
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done