recyclable garbage; recyclable waste
memorial service for the dead; holding a service
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
to invite in; to show someone in
interior design; interior; upholstery
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
corridor; hallway; passageway
beyond that point; after that
kitchen; financial situation
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
tatami mat (esp. as a measure of room size, either 1.82 sqm or 1.54 sqm)
tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
chief; main; principal; important
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
front; frontage; facade; main
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
what kind of business; what sort of matter
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to have the privilege of doing
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
regular (periodic) examination
results; record; grades; marks
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
reason; cause; circumstances
extended leave; long vacation
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation