work in a Zen temple (e.g. cleaning, working in the fields)
to repeat; to do something over again
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)
to crawl out of; to creep out of
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
one's house; one's home; one's family
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
photograph of two people, usu. male and female; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service where a couple are randomly connected for a conversation
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
about when; about what time; how soon
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
both hands; both arms; ten
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station