to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
open; spacious; extensive
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
air conditioning; air cooling
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
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)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
Natsume Souseki (1867-1916)
ten-night memorial service (6th to 15th days of the 10th month in the lunar calendar)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
bento; Japanese box lunch
single word; a few words; brief comment
by myself; in person; by oneself
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case