sign; indication; omen; symptom
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
substantiality (of a meal); fillingness; solidity
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
way of speaking; intimation
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
direct control; direct supervision
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
preparation; arrangements
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
next; next person; room adjoining a noble's parlor
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
error; mistake; slip; bug
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
control; check; restraint; inhibition
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
to pour; to add (liquid); to put on (lipstick, etc.); to apply; to light (a fire); to burn
to take; to catch; to capture
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
sweaty; sweat-drenched; covered in sweat
plump; chubby; voluptuous