tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
inner parlor; inner parlour; salon; living room
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
when it becomes; when it comes to
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
to come back; to return; to recur
expression; look; countenance; face
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to be in complete attendance
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
sleeved quilt; futon with sleeves; cotton padded nightwear
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
seeing one off; farewell; escort
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
true Tokyoite; person born and raised in Edo
so what!; who gives a damn?