before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
to torment; to torture; to harass
delusion; trick of the imagination
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
secretary (government); director; chief
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
manjū; steamed yeast bun with filling
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
elevator landing; elevator hall
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
in the face of; in defiance of
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin