to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to decorate with many bright colours (colors); to create a beautiful variegated pattern; to manipulate skillfully
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
cell; serge; cel (celluloid)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
joint together; opposite; facing
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
informal summer clothes for men (short jacket and trousers)
knitting; hosiery; knitted goods
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
vitality; ability to earn a living
weakening; emaciation; decline
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
old woman; joker (card); hag; bitch
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
neighbourhood; neighborhood
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to begin to do; to cater; to deliver food
to tire of; to lose interest in; (arch.) to be satisfied; (arch.) to enjoy; (arch.) to do adequately
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to drive someone out; to force someone to leave
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; 300 tsubo (991.74 meters square, 0.24506 acres); six ken (10.91 m)
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
to pick up; to find; to gather