planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
legless chair (used in a room with tatami flooring)
cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
medicated bath; (medical) decoction; infusion; medicinal hot spring
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
as planned; according to plan
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
polite; respectful; reverent
corridor; hallway; passageway
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
legend; folklore; tradition
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint
innermost depths of one's heart
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)