brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); younger stepbrother
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
sixth year of elementary school; sixth year elementary school student
close-cropped hair; shaven head
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
silence (not speaking); muteness
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
ass; arse; buttocks; rear; end
frame of a shoji (paper sliding-door)
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
paste; glue; clothing starch
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
frame (i.e. of a sliding door); crosspiece; bar; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); rung (of a ladder)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
zigzag-shaped paper streamer often used to adorn Shinto-related objects; hornbeam (deciduous tree in the birch family)
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to need; to demand; to take; to require
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
cooperation; collaboration
both; both sides; both parties
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
deep affection; dear; beloved
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
honorific/polite/humble prefix
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
other; another; over; more than; I; me