what time; (lit.) which hour
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
turning sideways; landscape orientation
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
tightly; firmly; fast; sharply; keenly
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
becoming dull (of a knife, one's wits, etc.); becoming blunt
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
a little stylish; chic; trendy
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
last night; yesterday evening
awamori; strong Okinawan liquor distilled from rice or millet
pension (Western-style boardinghouse)
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
urban areas; the streets; town; city
right in the center (centre)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
consumer credit (finance, loan)
to tower over the surroundings