all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
piece of wood at front edge of entranceway floor; agarikamachi
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
character of a place; situation; location; occasion
thick (paper, cloth, etc.); heavy
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
brand-new (clothing, shoes)
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
boy; bellboy; porter; waiter
seat at a table; place at a table
winter vacation; winter holidays
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food