to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
agency; commission; reception (of guests); conveyance (of messages)
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
to ask a question; to ask questions
to concern; to be related
something like ...; something called ...
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
to entrust; to leave to a person
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to take a breath; to take a short rest
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
light pink; light crimson
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
real thing; original; actual
distant view; looking from a distance; good long distance vision; farsightedness
light and shade; shade (of colour, color); depth (of flavor); complexity; strength and weakness (of flavor)
inside; interior; inner part
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive