to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
the New Year begins; the New Year starts
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
New Year's Eve; end of the year
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
New Year's Day; New Year's morning; morning of New Year's Day
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to give shelter to; to lodge; to put up; to accommodate
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
turning over while sleeping in bed; betrayal; double-crossing
to repeat; to do something over again
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
tension; mental strain; nervousness