to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
fusuma; Japanese sliding screen
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
what kind of business; what sort of matter
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone
how; in what way; how about; questionable
one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party
glamorous; charming; beguiling; bewitching; beautiful; fascinatingly elegant
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
short sleeved kimono (worn as an undergarment during the Heian period); padded silk garment
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
without permission; without notice
to be taken aback; to be dumbfounded
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to half-rise to one's feet
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful