to not take seriously; to take lightly
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
goodness; excellence; virtue
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); roll of cloth
kid; young goat; goatling
children's story; fairy tale
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
story; tale; talk; discussion
the real criminal; true culprit
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
brothers and sisters; siblings
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to pick up; to find; to gather
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
to push (something) against
tool; implement; means; furniture