control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
ryokan; traditional Japanese inn
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
caller; visitor; company; guest
four-legged tray for festive food
sitting down; sitting up; sit!
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
live-in domestic service; live-in apprenticeship; public duty; public service
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
sea bream (esp. Pagrus major); porgy
clear broth soup, with ingredients and garnish floating in and on it
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
being in shape; holding a dignified appearance
tabi; traditional split-toe socks
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
crude; unrefined; coarse; ill-mannered; rude; insensitive
to look toward; to have one's eyes drawn towards something
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
to give a round of applause; to applaud
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom
toilet bowl; urinal; chamber pot; bedpan
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
matter (to attend to); business; affair; use; need
silent; still; quiet; hushed
speaking voice; talking voice