geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta
(this is only) the beginning; just the start; jonokuchi; lowest division in sumo
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
water spider (Argyroneta aquatica); ninja water-walking shoes
for (some) doubtful points to remain
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
self-examination; reflection
to pitch forward; to fall forward
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
error; fumble that leads to failing to put out a runner
to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised
determination; resolution
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
pocket heater; hand warmer; heater pack
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
bleaching; soaking; bleached cotton (esp. wrapped around the torso); doxxing; doxing; public humiliation (Edo-period punishment)
to get dark after sunset; to turn to dusk; to decline (after a peak); to wane; to be lost in thought; to be in a pensive mood
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
number (of long, cylindrical things, movies, trains, home runs, etc.)
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.); discipline; solidarity
strong-willed; strong of heart
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to be jealous; to be envious
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake
to coil itself (e.g. a snake); to loaf around