to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
then; well; so; well then
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
permission; approval; authorization; license
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
such ... as; or some such
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
opposite side; other side; other party
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles
porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
called; known as; that; to say
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
to be (too) late getting married; to be (too) late going somewhere
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce