bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
Niigata (city, prefecture)
to pelt down (of rain); to pour
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
the Japanese; Japanese side; Japanese delegation; Japanese representatives
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
for work; in a manner related to work
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work
to look at each other; to exchange looks; to correspond (to); to be proportionate (to); to be in keeping with
little something; reward; tip
feelings; thoughts; meaning
border (between countries); national border
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
sleet; daikon shavings; grated daikon; shaved ice topped with honey
leather shoes; leather boots
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
plastic bottle (made of polyethylene terephthalate); PET bottle
manjū with a meat filling; steamed yeast bun with a meat filling
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
sailor suit; middy uniform; two-piece school uniform modeled after the sailor suit