to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
equality; impartiality; evenness
tenth day of the month; ten days
tatami room; tatami mat room; formal Japanese room; dinner party in a tatami room (esp. when a geisha or maiko attends)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
literally; to the letter; literal
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
should; must; -able; probably; likely
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
alone; by oneself; on one's own
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
care; precaution; guarding; caution
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
time; hour; period; class
door; gate; opening; title page