beauties of nature; the traditional themes of natural beauty in Japanese aesthetics; artistic pursuits involving nature themes
ukiyoe of beautiful women; bijin-ga
refined; elegant; graceful; classic
vivid description; painting a lively picture (of)
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
associate; junior; assistant; runner-up
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to compete with; to vie for
red-light district; prostitution quarter; geisha quarter
to be ill; to suffer from; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...; to fail to ...
entering and leaving hospital
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
heavy snow; "major snow" solar term (approx. Dec. 7)
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to pour drinks for each other; to drink together
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
in the hospital; hospitalized
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
to shout (in anger); to yell
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
fall; drop; descent; coming down