raku ware; hand-moulded, lead glazed earthenware pottery fired at low temperatures, esp. used in tea ceremony (molded)
profitable basis; paying basis; economic basis
to lean against; to set against
large-scale map; detailed map
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
to play dumb; to feign innocence
coarse anko; coarse sweet red bean paste
by force of circumstance; in the circumstances; given the circumstances
sunken kotatsu; low table over a hole in the floor (may have a heat source underneath and a hanging quilt to retain warmth)
to go downhill (e.g. for one's business); to be badly off (economically)
cup of sake used to drink to the establishment of a partnership, commitment to marriage, etc.; nuptial cup of sake
to pull together with the hands; to adjust (e.g. one's collar); to arrange
spiracle (respiratory pores in the body of insects)
poor piece of work; rubbish; one of my works
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
rolling something thinly; something rolled thinly (a thin roll of makizushi, a cigarette, etc.)
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
even if nothing else; more than anything else
to be entrusted with; to be asked to
smoking a cigarette without holding it with one's fingers; holding a cigarette in one's mouth
three-cornered conversation
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
trunk (of a car); boot; luggage space; cargo compartment
receiver's shop; pawnshop which knowingly buys stolen goods
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
man's looks; handsomeness; good-lookingness
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
diaper; nappy; (arch.) swaddling clothes; (arch.) loincloth