to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
to throw into; to toss into
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
how; in what way; how about; questionable
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
possessing (what is required); having; fulfilling (conditions); satisfying (requisites); being endowed with
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
the matter you have been talking about
very interesting; of great interest
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to establish an emotional bond with; to reach out to; to relate to
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
cooking; food preparation
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
prajna (wisdom required to attain enlightenment); noh mask of a grinning, horned demoness (represents a woman's rage and jealousy); family crest designed after the Hannya noh mask; dreadful face (esp. of a woman driven mad by jealousy); terrifying facial expression
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
mode of life; ecology; (animal) territory
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
(some) more; even more; longer; further
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
together; at the same time; same; identical
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)