to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to collapse; to flop (onto)
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
with curious eyes; curiously
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish); meat at the base of a fin
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
cherry tree; cherry blossom; light pink; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
directly opposite; right in front
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
dyeing black; dyed black; priest robes; priesthood; mourning dress
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
Buddhist nun; Catholic nun; sister; bitch; Amagasaki (city in Hyogo Prefecture); Amazon (online retailer)
to brew (sake, etc.); to cause; to bring on; to bring about
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
gentle; mild; meek; tender
first meeting; first interview with
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
Buddhist name; priest's name (on entering the priesthood); posthumous Buddhist name
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now