dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
this world; this life; current epoch (i.e. the Holocene epoch)
on the way back; returning
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
green light; (giving) permission; OK
bearing; heading; point of the compass
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
seat (of chair, bench, etc.); seat base
temple; monk's quarters; monk
quantity or volume of water
quantity of hot spring water
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
soaked; drenched; sopping; splashing; sloshing
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
demountable; dismountable
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
sad fate; tragic doom; ill fate
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
the very best; excellent; superb
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to peel; to skin; to pare
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)