to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
walking briskly; determinedly
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
small; fine; detailed; stingy
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
February; second month of the lunar calendar
youngest brother; last disciple
daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
courteous; decorous; polite
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
Suruga (former province located in the central and northern parts of present-day Shizuoka Prefecture)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
drainboard; floor grates; duckboard; slatted wood (e.g. used as a base for storing futons inside a cupboard)
complexion; colour; color; blood red
round-faced; bulging at the bottom; swelling toward the bottom
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
by myself; in person; by oneself
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
order; command; directions; instructions
many; much; a great amount; (arch.) excessive amount
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person