to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to burst open; to pop; to split
sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to smile (at); to grin (at)
inner palace (in Edo Castle); palace's ladies chambers; shogun's harem
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
to be busy at work; to work diligently
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
cooked rice; something one never grows tired of
flour; meal; powder; dust
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
hey there; I say; see here
confections; sweets; candy; cake
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
discipline; training; teaching manners
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?