only; merely; but; no more than
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
one eye; eye (for pictures, etc.)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
Kanto; region consisting of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures; Kanto; north-eastern half of Japan (during the feudal era)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
carefree; free from worry
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
proposal; offer; request; application
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to pour (sake); to serve; to drink together
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
interior of the mouth; oral cavity
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
favoritism (towards relatives); favouritism; nepotism