while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to stop walking; to pause
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
together; at the same time; same; identical
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to smile (at); to grin (at)
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
with these words; while saying
four and a half tatami mats; four-and-a-half-mat room; small room esp. for assignations
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
chair; stool; post; office; position
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally