to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
straight-laced person; stubborn person
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
whispering into a person's ear
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
hoop (of a barrel, bucket, etc.)
serious look (on one's face); straight face
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
don't worry about it; forget about it
attaching and detaching; putting on and removing
to entrust; to leave to a person
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK