left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
tiered doll stand (for hina dolls); tiered platform; tiered gallery
clock to be placed on tables, bookshelves, etc. (as opposed to a watch)
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
those (near the second person)
break in time; interruption; pause
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
woollen material; woollen goods or fabric
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
incomplete understanding; doubt; question; distrust; suspicion; strangeness
it's been a long time; long time no see
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
question; inquiry; enquiry