to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
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
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
instant; moment; for an instant
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to breathe while sleeping
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase