to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
happy memory; sweet memory
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
written apology; written statement of regret
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
penalty; sentence; punishment
penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism
right beside; close to; nearby
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
skylight; dormer; transom; dormer window
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
to apologize; to apologise
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
to not take seriously; to take lightly
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
third day of the month; three days
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
opening and shutting; opening and closing
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
surely; certainly; without doubt
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to