overly serious; serious to a fault; humorless
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
bathing; going in the bath
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa); 15,000 yen
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
full-time househusband; stay-at-home dad
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
preparations for returning (home)
wintry; very cold-looking (e.g. landscape); bleak (e.g. room, street); desolate; empty (of furnishings)
(thick) scarf; muffler; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
defense; defence; defensive preparations
to be infected; to be contagious
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
scholarship; stipend; bursary; student loan
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to become dim; to become blurred
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
working one's way up; self-made person; veteran
street at night; making a night journey
totally (immersed in something, e.g. liquid, work); addicted
action scene (in a movie)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
woman who likes comics depicting male homosexual love
imposing stance; daunting pose
the very start; the very beginning
voice dramatization on CD (usu. based on manga, anime, etc.)
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
pressing; stamping; press (machine); the press; news media; military press (weight lifting)
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
(someone's) assistance; help; aid; grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing