denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
before the gate; in front of the gate
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
prayer (for something); supplication
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
road approaching a shrine
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
head house (family); birthplace; originator
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
ancient city; former capital
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
millennium; one thousand years; (fig.) long time
monopoly; monopolization; exclusive sales rights
interest; rights; concession
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
planning; planning ability; deliberateness
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
and; thereupon; because of that
relaxation; recreation; recess
solo exhibition; one-man exhibition; one-woman exhibition
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat
snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently