with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
window-sill; window-ledge
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
all; entire; whole; altogether
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
leaving open; leaving ajar; outspoken; frank
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
metal fittings; metal fixtures
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
daimyo oak (Quercus dentata); Japanese emperor oak
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
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
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist
fabric; cloth; traditionally patterned textiles; fabric scraps
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
(sleeveless) undergarment; padded undershirt
fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance
decoration; ornament; trimmings
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
headgear (esp. one made of cloth); hood; kerchief; tokin (headgear worn by yamabushi)