confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
to be relieved; to feel relieved
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
moment; brief space of time
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to run about; to rush about
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to have a talk; to tell a story
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
pink; erotic; blue; pornographic
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
grains; lumps; drops; grainy; bumpy; coarse
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures); Kansai (western half of Japan; during the feudal era)
Kantō (region comprising Tokyo and surrounding prefectures); Kantō (eastern half of Japan; during the feudal era)
great erudition; extensive knowledge; vast stock of knowledge
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
strained bean paste; smooth anko; fine-grained sweet bean paste
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
coarse anko; coarse sweet red bean paste
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
single word; a few words; brief comment
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)