particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
way; method; means; resource; course
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
to peel; to skin; to pare
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
being too late; losing one's final chance
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
kitchen; financial situation
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to drink up; to drain (cup)
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off