futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
vinegared rice rolled in nori (laver)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
lost article; something forgotten
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
simply put; putting it simply; in short
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
as you see; as you can see
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
capable of anything; liable to do
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
one thin flat object; one sheet
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to cease; to stop; to be over
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
pleasant feeling; good vibes
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
to accept (a thing) with thanks
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles