to rub; to scrub; to scrape
(not) so much; (not) that much
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
physiological phenomenon; physiological response
ecstatic; ecstatically; splitting headache
fresh wound; fresh bruise
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
stink; bad odor; bad odour; stench
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
very interesting; of great interest
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
a morning drink (of sake)
almost every day; almost daily
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
kitchen; cookhouse; (ship's) galley
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
store; reserve; stock; savings
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support