obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
small pouch containing a paper charm or talisman
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
speech; expression; wording; language
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
index finger; forefinger; second toe
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
the lower classes; the common people
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
four-legged tray for festive food
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
courage; ardour; high spirits
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to shovel (into one's mouth)
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
meal; Emperor's meal; meal of a noble; high-quality (of a food or drink); premium
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
to mount up; to pile up; to accumulate; to increase
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going