lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
the same generation; coeval
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
somewhat below; slightly below
deep blue sky; bottomless blue sky
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
northeastern part; the northeast
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
88 years old; (arch.) rice
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
tension; mental strain; nervousness
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
first meeting; first interview with
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
handwoven; handspun; weaving by hand
dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
with these words; while saying
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious