face contorted and about to cry
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
one eye; one of one's eyes
how; in what way; in what manner
to subsist; to keep on living
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to miss a chance; to fail to do
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
three-way junction; three-way intersection
back street; back alley; off-street
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
it seems so; that's what it looks like
unanticipated; unexpected
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to trample; to crush underfoot
blood relationship; blood relative
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to grieve over; to mourn; to lament
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
biological older sister; real elder sister
ultimate weapon; one's final trump card
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy