to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
does not; do not; will not do
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
provision of lunch (e.g. at office, school, etc.); providing a meal; lunch service
patience; endurance; perseverance
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
hospitalization; hospitalisation
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
leaving work (office, school) early
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
sickroom; hospital room; ward
castella (type of sponge cake)
eating; bite (in fishing)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
right beside; close to; nearby
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
generously; liberally; magnanimously
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
tool; implement; means; furniture
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
to like; to love; to be fond of
one (small animal); two-tan bolt of cloth