to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
yogurt; yoghurt; yoghourt
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
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
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
to recall; to remember; to recollect
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
originally; by nature; from the start
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin