at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to lie down; to throw oneself down
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
charming; fascinating; attractive
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; mercifully
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
omen; portent; sign; presage; harbinger; premonition
about this time; about now
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
ringtone; ring tone; ringback tone; ringing tone
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
two times; twice; two degrees
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
cancellation; cancelling (a person, e.g. for an inflammatory remark); cancel culture
bedside; near one's pillow
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
hello; good day; good afternoon
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
black cat; Yamato Transport (door-to-door delivery service company)
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?