nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
oh; right; I see; OK; gotcha
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to have a meal; to take a meal
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
research; study; investigation
observation; survey; watching
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to talk to oneself; to mutter
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
while moving; on the move
loosely dangling; lightly swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
fine weather; fair weather
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy