to dwell (in); to exist (within); to stay (at); to stop (at); to be in the womb (of an unborn child); to be part of a constellation
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
graceful; willowy; lissome; soft and tender
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
sale; sales; selling; marketing
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
suitcase; trunk; trunk (of a car); boot; (trunk) line
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
everyday life; daily life
100,000; hundred thousand
counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins); counter for portions of gyōza or soba; counter for ranks; counter for wrestlers of a particular rank; counter for fields or rice paddies; counter for palanquin bearers
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to be too numerous; to be too much
since when; from when; how long
secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
ceremonial engagement money; betrothal money
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
desire for marriage; marriage aspiration; yearning for marriage
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to look at each other; to exchange looks; to correspond (to); to be proportionate (to); to be in keeping with
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
preparing to flee; being ready to run away