dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
how; in what way; how about; questionable
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
polite; courteous; hospitable
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
racing (of an engine); spinning one's wheels; running idle; fruitless effort; going nowhere; going round in circles
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
children's song; nursery song
breathing of a sleeping person
to need; to require; to take; to demand
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
evening meal; supper; dinner
sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); Indian lotus; lotus; rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to feel; to sense; to experience
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)