(spun) silk thread; spun thread (wool, etc.)
dish drainer; drainer tray; draining basket; perforated basket
grip; having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand
-like nature; -like disposition; -ish temperament
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
importing goods privately; private importing
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
suggestiveness (of a poem); lingering charm; lasting impression
fuel expenses; cost of fuel
indicates failure, regret, etc.
country of origin; country of manufacture
preheat (oven, etc.); warm up (engine, etc.)
resident of Tokyo; citizen of Tokyo; Tokyoite
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
back street; back alley; slums
leaf vegetable; green vegetable; edible herb
tucking up the sleeves of a kimono with a tasuki
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
charring; something charred; traditional medicine made from charred ingredients
to warm oneself at the fire
slack season for farmers; leisure season for farmers
round shape; circle; circular form
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
to be stiff; to be starchy
a great variety of; all sorts or kinds of; multifarious
rustling sound; rummaging sound
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
knob; handle; catch; patron