cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
food; foodstuff; prey; victim
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
all; entire; whole; altogether
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
firm; strong; solid; stable
interference; intervention; meddling
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
keeping things tidy and in order
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
chair; stool; post; office; position
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
fitting (e.g. door, window); fit; succession; continuation; series
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun