to be opposite; to face each other
main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)
earthen charcoal brazier (for cooking)
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
without cause; without reason
merciful heart; compassion; mercy; benevolence
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
septennial; recurring every seven years
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to fly into a rage; to lose one's temper; to flare up; to break out
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
silence; stillness; quietness
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
bowl (of rice); pair (of chopsticks)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
great hurry; great haste; rush
evening cool; cool of the evening
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
Liang dynasty (China, 502-557)
wire netting; wire mesh; wire screen; chain-link mesh