repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
to make up (a deficiency); to supplement; to add to; to put towards
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
household belongings; household goods; family fortune; family assets
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
quilt; bedspread; cover (for a kotatsu quilt); cloak; smock; second dyeing
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
used; second-hand; old; Middle Ages (in Japan esp. Heian period)
cookware; cooking utensil
dressed up (in fine clothes)
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
sewer; sewer system; sewerage; drain
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
sticky; gluey; gummy; stickiness; something sticky
matter to be checked or investigated
each place; various places
standing while holding onto something (infant, toddler)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
infant (below 1 year old); suckling baby
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
naughty; mischievous; unruly
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will