to be infected; to be contagious
insight; power of observation
curry bread (usu. deep-fried); curry doughnut; curry bun; curry roll
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
stakeout; ambush; lookout; watch; paste-up; collage
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
director (of the provincial governors under the ritsuryo system)
fish-shaped pancake filled with bean jam
treat; banquet; feast; thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert
by today; before the day is over
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
lion; left-hand guardian dog at a Shinto shrine
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
of course; certainly; naturally
to be downhearted; to look miserable
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
muffler (often fur); scarf; comforter