to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
with a momentary flash of light
dull sound; muffled sound
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
hot-water tap; hot spring
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
exorcism rite; purification
drainboard; floor grates; duckboard; slatted wood (e.g. used as a base for storing futons inside a cupboard)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
wicker basket; wickerwork basket
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
feeling chilly after taking a bath
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to arrange (flowers); to plant
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
weatherbeaten; exposed to rain
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
gradations (on a ruler, thermometer, etc.); division; scale
failing to practice what one preaches
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
window-sill; window-ledge
two (long cylindrical things)
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)