playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
pulling down one's lower eyelid and sticking out one's tongue (as a taunt or gesture of contempt or rejection); no way!; no!; get lost!
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
treatment (of a person); dealing with
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
wages; pay; rental payment
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
to tame (an animal); to domesticate
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
the place for; the time for; the level of
even more; still more; further
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
talking while standing; standing around talking
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to be able to manage somehow or other
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
articulation; speaking one's lines smoothly; reciting one's lines well
last week; the week before
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive
festival; feast; carnival; matsuri
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
fever (state of excitement)
to overdo; to do too much
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown