to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
look of the sky (esp. of bad weather); weather; course (of events); situation; way the wind is blowing
rainfall; snowfall; alighting; descending
(sudden, heavy) shower (on a summer afternoon or evening); evening shower
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
interstage; inter-section; column space
something out of the ordinary; variant; variety; person with an unusual character or background; unique figure; exceptional type
man who takes his wife's family name and marries into her family; man who is adopted by his wife's family
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to serve; to work for; to attend
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)
to mix; to stir; to blend
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
use; utility; effect; benefit
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
bathroom antechamber; dressing room; sink area; changing room (at a bathhouse, swimming pool, etc.)
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
confirmed as completed; everything must go (e.g. in a sale)
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
exhibition; display; putting on show
workshop; studio; atelier