to swell; to become swollen; to become puffy (e.g. face from lack of sleep); to become bloated (esp. from fluid retention)
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
inarticulate; clumsy with words; poor at speaking
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
actor; actress; player; performer
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
innumerable changes; infinite variety
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
mask; disguise; guise; mask
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)
encircled flower seal (equiv. of a gold star awarded to children for good work at school)
third month of the lunar calendar; Yayoi period (ca. 300 BCE-300 CE); Yayoi culture; (arch.) thick growth (of grass, etc.)
box lunch (containing rice and 10-15 small portions of fish, meat, and vegetables); makunouchi; makuuchi; intermission (between acts); interlude
Tōka Ebisu; festival held on January 10 in honor of Ebisu, the god of fishing and commerce
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
blooming late; flowering late; late-flowering plant; late-blooming species (of plant); being a late bloomer (of an athlete, author, etc.)
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to await; to wait for; to expect
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
serious look (on one's face); straight face
photo studio; photographer; camera shop; photography supplies shop; photo processing shop; photo finishing shop
entertainment; amusement; fun
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
traditional Japanese women's hairstyle
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
marriage ceremony; wedding