sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
the same generation; coeval
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
bush clover; Japanese clover (any flowering plant of genus Lespedeza); dark red exterior with blue interior (color combination worn in autumn); Hagi (city in Yamaguchi)
Thunberg spirea; Spirea thunbergii
plants which flower in autumn (fall)
green (colour); green (energy, car, etc.); environmentally friendly; greenland; green space; green (on a golf course)
Rikyuu; Sen no Rikyuu (1522-1591)
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to state; to express; to mention
method of patterning traditional Japanese clothing (the tops of all of patterns being pointed at the highest part of the shoulder)
semi-formal kimono for women; visiting (gala) dress
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
independence; self-reliance
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to show up; to appear; to turn up
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
pointing out; identification