(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order
through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
traditional; conventional
summertime; summer season
falling asleep (in one's clothes); lying down to nap; crashing out
soft rush (Juncus effusus var. decipiens); common rush
to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
episode; anecdote; vignette
common; ordinary; conventional; customary
space (room, area, outer space)
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation