to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
old girl; former female student; alumna; office girl
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
distant look; faraway look
dining; dining room; meal
busy; having no (free) time
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
green laver (Enteromorpha); green dried seaweed; nori
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
infatuation; adoration; blind love; doting (on a child)
mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
to slaughter; to massacre; to butcher; to defeat soundly; to overpower; to vanquish
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
part; part-timer; part-time (work)
vocal (performance); vocals; singing; vocalist; singer
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
hiding one's embarrassment
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to be reminded of; to call to mind
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best