floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
go that far; to that extent
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
to cover fully; to wrap around
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
too much; excessively; too
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
come, come; come; come now; here you go; here; when handing something
our country; our land; one's own country
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
royal capital; imperial capital
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace
in name only; titular; nominal
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
poverty; penury; need; shortage; lack; want
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
nausea; sickness in the stomach
long ago; a long time ago; already
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
introduction; presentation; referral; listing