| A | B |
|---|
| Arigato | thank you |
| Chuken | faithful dog |
| Akita | a breed of dog |
| Furoshiki | cloth bundle tied in a knot |
| Futon | sleeping pad |
| Genkan | entrance hall |
| Geta | clogs (shoes) made of plain wood |
| Hachi | the number eight; also Professor Ueno's dog |
| Happi | a short jacket, usually worn by workmen |
| Kimono | a full-length, japanese robe |
| Miso | a paste made from beans and fermented rice, used to make soup |
| Obi | wide, decorative sash worn with the kimono |
| Okaasan | mother |
| Otoosan | father |
| Shinto | a religion practiced widely in Japan |
| Tofu | soybean curd |
| Wan-wan | woof-woof; barking sound |
| Tempura | food dipped in batter and fried |
