to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
directly opposite; right in front
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit
to say; to be called; to do
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
strong-willed; strong of heart
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship
street stall; stand; booth
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
overall; general; as a whole
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
walking briskly; determinedly
curtain; hanging; veil (of darkness, mystery, etc.); mantle
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
first meeting; first interview with
correspondence; exchange of letters
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
bamboo screen; rattan blind
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
daughter-in-law and mother-in-law (relationship, conflict, etc.)
sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely
medical examination (for a specific condition or disease); health screening
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
with a clap-clap (e.g. of wooden clappers); (touching) lightly and repeatedly; (something small hopping) repeatedly; punctuation marks such as the dakuten
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure