sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
east, west, south and north
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
thick clouds; classical Japanese poetry
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
gaining nothing by; getting nowhere by
style of Japanese folk song associated with Niigata Prefecture
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
northward; facing the north; nobleman's true wife
supplementary or additional fertilizer (fertiliser)
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
wearing thick clothes; dressing warmly
retainer; attendant; escort
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
confectionery shop; candy store; sweet shop
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
to apologize for a long neglect of friends (apologise)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
distinction; discrimination
bouzouki (instrument); bousouki
accordion; melodeon; concertina