turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
light; easy; non-serious; minor
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
scene; spectacle; sight; view
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
came here; coming here; recently
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
bedroom; bedchamber; (arch.) roost; (arch.) nest
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
how; in what way; how about
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
bleeding; haemorrhage; hemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; selling below cost
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
(taking a) bath; hot spring cure
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold