(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta); dog salmon
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper
all right; let's do this!; you got it!; it's here!; finally!; boom!
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray
shopping; purchased goods
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once