half-width obi (kimono sash)
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
it's tactless to state the obvious; that's best left unsaid
delivery person (of food)
cattle or horse trader; good judge of horses or cattle
first warbling heard in a New Year
show tent; circus tent; freak show
beautiful weather; clear and cloudless sky; clear Japanese weather
to think something is delicious; to think something is scrumptious
rice-flour dumplings mixed with mugwort
about here; in this neighborhood
male temple employee (esp. one who does odd jobs)
yen (Japanese monetary unit); circle
second anniversary of a death
vertical stripes; striped fabric
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
all over the country; throughout the land; every nook and cranny of the land; far and wide; (in) every port and harbor
definite decision; final decision
playhouse; theatre; theater
Buddhist family chapel; altar room
suicide by drowning; drowning oneself; entering the water; hitting the water
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
(the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.); interview (with one's superior); one's debut (first) appearance; debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.); trial service (of a servant)
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
scattered; separated; dispersed
just; fair; proper; reasonable
large truck; semi-trailer
disciple; pupil; follower
this place; where one comes from; here
throwing oneself (e.g. into the water to commit suicide)
your wife; his wife; secret meeting; secrecy