to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
sprinkling water (to keep down dust, cool pavements, etc.)
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
visit to a shrine or temple; paying homage at a shrine or temple
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
the other day; some time ago; recently
splish-splash; with a splash; click-click (of a camera shutter); with a click; with a snap
thing that reminds one of a particular season; poem about natural scenery; poem about a particular season
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
high and low (social standing)
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
the whole area; all areas
equally; thoroughly; all over; uniformly; without exception; all around
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
physical work; manual labour (labor)
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
cart (esp. a food cart); stall; festival float; portable shrine dedicated to a god and shaped like a house; stage prop fashioned after a large building; framework (of a house, etc.)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
kitchen; financial situation
living room (Western style); sitting room
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
extension of a straight line; (conclusion) following as an extension of (an argument)
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
central part; heart (of a city)
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
motorized two-wheeled vehicle (with a displacement of less than 50cc); scooter; moped
license; permit; licence; certificate