to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
tucking up the sleeves of a kimono with a tasuki
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to pull over one's eyes (e.g. hat); to wear pulled down over one's eyes
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
rucksack; knapsack; backpack
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
costume; dress; attire; (arch.) interior decoration; (arch.) landscaping; (arch.) furnishing
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
in this way; thus; such; uh...
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to manage something successfully; to be successful
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to ask; to enquire; to query
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
no!; no no!; no, not at all
question; inquiry; enquiry
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy