feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
first meeting; first interview with
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
at a loss for words; stumped for words
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
pent-up resentment; grudges and hard feelings
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
bamboo screen; rattan blind; bamboo mat (for rolling sushi)
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
like this; in this way; as you see
being raised in the mountains; person raised in the mountains
person from the countryside; countryman; countryfolk; provincial person; bumpkin; hick
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
trouble; bother; annoyance
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
what do you want?; can I help you?
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
18th day of the month; 18 days
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
tapestry; wall hanging; banner
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
maiko; apprentice geisha (in Kyoto)
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
common cattail (Typha latifolia); broadleaf cattail; common bulrush; great reedmace
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
furoshiki; wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
to become spring-like; to show signs of spring