The June Tanuki Den: Date 20220630 
No Longer Tanuki Progress: 59.71%
Last update before the summer challenge, hope to see everyone there!
(I’m sure I had a thought of something else too, but I’ve completely forgotten it)
Japanese found in the tall grass
Learnthings
気の毒「きのどく」ー Pitiful; unfortunate; poor // and an extension of this:
気の毒に思う「きのどくにおもう」ー To feel sorry for; to regret that
発奮「はっぷん」ー Being inspired; being stimulated
置手紙「おきてがみ」ー A letter left behind by someone who has departed; a farewell letter
当惑「とうわく」ー Bewilderment; perplexity
興覚め「きょうざめ」ー Spoiled fun; loss of interest; turn-off
懐中「かいちゅう」ー One’s pocket
心細い「こころぼそい」ー Forlorn; helpless; discouraging
溜息「ためいき」ー Sigh
鼻緒「はなお」ー Geta strap; sandal strap
Forms
露路 ＝ 路地「ろじ」(Alleyway)