rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
peep; chirp; poor; hard up; the runs; diarrhea
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to work hard at one's lessons
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
small saucepan; small pot
stifled (laughter); simmering
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
strongish; somewhat strong
beforehand; in advance; previously
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
supply; supplying; replenishment
rest; break; recess; intermission
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
to yearn for (someone, something); to miss
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)