to pretend; to act (as if)
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
both (people); the two of them
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
to fold up; to fold into layers; to collapse (content on a webpage, etc.)
to fold in; to tuck in; to insert (e.g. a flyer in a newspaper); (fig.) to factor in (news, risk, outcome, etc.)
diet; dieting; losing weight (through dieting, exercise, etc.)
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
sweets (desserts, candy, etc.)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
physical work; manual labour (labor)
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)
sweat absorption; sweat gear; sweat prevention; antiperspirant
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
correction; rectification; mending; repair
dozens; scores of; decades
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
kitchen table; kitchen counter; working surface
apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
candying; boiling in sugar (esp. fruit)
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to become frayed; to become loose
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
function; facility; faculty; feature