shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
opposite side; other side; other party
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
(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
going straight (to); going direct; unwavering action; decisive action; upright conduct
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
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
evening meal; dinner; supper
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
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 make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
traditional; customary; 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 together; to put together (in a slapdash manner)
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