tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
box for holding papers or stationery
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
Buddhist (household) altar
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to bake; to plate; to print; to burn into one's memory; to sear into one's consciousness
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
two times; twice; two degrees
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
grain thief; sharpened tube for testing rice in bags; sashimi (sliced raw fish); stabbing; piercing
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
divine possession; eccentric behavior; fanaticism
Western clothing; Western binding
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
a long time ago; in those days
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out