draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
to have an eye on; to zero in on
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
river fish; freshwater fish
though; notwithstanding; although
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
first 10 days of the month
to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through
heartless; cruel; causes and actions; results of actions in previous life
draw (in go, poetry contest, etc.); tie
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
there is a tendency; there is a possibility
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
secret understanding; collusion
accident (caused by negligence); error; blunder; fault; defect
stirring; slight movement
foundation stone; cornerstone
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
place; room; margin; scope
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
your native country; your hometown; my home country (i.e. Japan); countryside; country; (arch.) daimyo's territory (Edo period)
miscarriage; (spontaneous) abortion; abortive birth
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
in and about a kitchen; family circumstances