kitchen; financial situation
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to rush over; to run up to
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
story; tale; talk; discussion
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
whispering into a person's ear
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
meaning; significance; sense
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
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
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
chair; stool; post; office; position
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
time; hour; period; class
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency