before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
shouts used when viewing fireworks (from names of Edo-period fireworks vendors)
to awake from one's sleep
last night; yesterday evening
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
stockpile; reserves; storing; stocking up; laying in (supplies)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
Buddhist ritual implements (esp. altar fittings)
match (to light fire with)
although I say; although one might say; although called
summer greeting card; inquiry after someone's health in the hot season
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
greeting; a fine thing to say
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
ESPer; one who has ESP (extrasensory perception)
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to cover with plastic wrap (e.g. food)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
lollo rosso; red-leaf lettuce