having high information content; informative
curiously; curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
unsanitary condition; lack of hygienic care; inattention to hygiene; unhygienic conditions
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
keyword; key word; clue word; keyword; search term; indexing term
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to remove; to deinstall; to take away; to set apart
such a thing; something like that
(not) merely; (not) simply
washing a kimono (or futon, etc.) without taking it apart; laundering whole
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to let someone have the credit for (a success); (lit.) to let someone else carry the flowers
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
every evening; every night
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number