sleeping late in the morning
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
have a good day; take care; see you
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
way of talking; speaking style
second day of the month; two days
encroachment; erosion; corrosion
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
trunks (swimming, boxing, etc.); trunks (underwear); boxers; boxer shorts
not knowing what's what; being unable to make heads or tails
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
covered with; stained; smeared
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
constriction; narrow part (in middle); waist (esp. of a woman)
urasuji; side fork; frenulum; frenulum of prepuce of penis
from here; from this place
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to suit; to match; to become; to be like