research society; study class (e.g. religious); seminar (e.g. presentation of research)
undershirt (worn under a kimono); singlet
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to boost; to force up; to push up
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
to put on; to wear; to get used to wearing
nape (of the neck); nucha
outward appearance; apparent
feminine; womanly; female
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
engagingly; cordially; amiably; sociably; hospitably
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
accomplice; co-conspirator
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
insecticide; insect repellent
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to become frayed; to become loose
report; notification; registration
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
roasted or deep-fried fish or meat, marinated in a spicy sauce
mapo tofu (spicy Sichuan dish of tofu and minced meat); mabo tofu
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind