to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
mizuame; glucose syrup; starch syrup; corn syrup
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
instant; moment; for an instant
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
already; now; no longer; not any more
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
Inari (god of harvests, wealth, fertility, etc.); Inari shrine; inarizushi (sushi wrapped in fried tofu); scrotum; testicle sack
to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
torii; Shinto shrine archway
image; figure; figure; form; image
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
one-by-one; separately; in detail