returning to (one's home in) Tokyo; returning to (one's home in) the capital
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
whole story; full picture; full particulars
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
quick-wittedness; having tact; being sensible
appointing to a responsible post; making much of
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
one's carriage; one's demeanor; agility; body movements
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
being in one's room (office, etc.)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
okara; soy pulp; tofu dregs; edible pulp separated from soybean milk in the production of tofu
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
fragment; scrap; cut end; cut-off piece; chip; odds and ends
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)
to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)