half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
both (people); the two of them
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
here and there; in places
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
water content; moisture; water vapor (vapour); steam; dropsy; edema
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
party given in recognition of a person's services
bathhouse; (public) bath; bathroom
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to lay aside; to set aside
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
co-sleeping; sleeping together
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
after a bath; after taking a bath; large towel used after taking a bath; yukata worn after taking a bath
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to take a breath; to take a short rest
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
inside a library, museum, cinema, etc.; on the premises
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds