to move (house); to change residence
grudge; complaint; reproach
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
stimulating; exciting; provocative
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
silver utensil; silverware
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
respect and affection; love and respect
different culture; foreign culture
exposure to wind; severe criticism
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
remarkable; striking; obvious
one of these days; someday; one day
to work as the backbone (of); to bear responsibility (for); to be the mainstay (of); to be the central part (of)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
feminine; womanly; female
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
high and low; rise and fall
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy