bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
almost every day; almost daily
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to close (one's eyes); to shut
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
being good at cooking; good cook
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
the harmonizing, mentally and physically, of two parties engaged in an activity; singing from the same hymn-sheet; dancing to the same beat
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
this (very thing); this precisely
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
solitude; loneliness; isolation
radiant smile; contented smile
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
secret; private; surreptitious
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
roasting; grilling; toasting; tempering (in metallurgy)
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
crude; rough; plain; careless; disrespectful; without proper care
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
pride; dignity; self-respect