to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to plant; to grow; to insert; to transplant; to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent); to instill (idea, value, etc.)
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
absentmindedness; peace of mind
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
consideration; taking into account
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to join together; to combine; to join up
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
thing that reminds one of a particular season; poem about natural scenery; poem about a particular season
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
fifth day of the month; five days
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
construction; establishment
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
wooden frame; wooden crate; wooden pallet
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
specialist shop; shop specializing in a few types of product
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
to continue to rain or snow
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
stinging (pain); smarting; tingling
first snow (of the season); first snowfall
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
garden lantern; hanging lantern
front basket (e.g. on a bicycle)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
(for the) first time in one's life