a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to comfort; to console; to amuse
way; method; means; resource; course
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
way of speaking; intimation
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
seventh day of the month; seven days
right beside; close to; nearby
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
to mix; to stir; to blend
toothpick; skewer for eating moist wagashi (steel, bamboo, etc.)
to perform a small motion repetitively (e.g. picking or poking something)
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
behind; in the rear; in back
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
complete change; about-face
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
self control; self restraint
to quit one's job; to resign
fly (any insect of infraorder Muscomorpha); person of no worth; pisher; scrub
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
passion; temper; irritability
efficiency; moment (i.e. magnetic moment)
one cause; one reason; one factor
almost; roughly; approximately