to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
living thing; living creature; animal; life
semi-transparent; translucent
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
place for relaxation and refreshment
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
meaning; significance; sense
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
pointing up; pointing upward; upturn; uptrend; upward tendency
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
sympathy; empathy; response; identification (with someone)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
sappanwood (Caesalpinia sappan); sappanwood dye (red in colour); layered colour (light brown on the front, dark red beneath)
counter for colours; color; colour; (outward) appearance; look; (facial) expression; face
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
round shape; circle; circular form
water tank; cistern; fish tank; aquarium
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
master; teacher; stable master
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests