to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
iron (for pressing clothes); hair iron; hair tong; curling tong
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to look around; to survey
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
late at night; at a late hour
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness; firmness; unwavering (e.g. support); absolutely secure
family a woman has married into
husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
each and every person (saying); one and all; unanimously; in unison; separately; individually
if so; in that case; in that situation
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
one's station in life; one's personal history; one's circumstances; one's lot; one's destiny; one's future
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
matchmaker; go-between; intermediary; middleman
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; (lit.) to carry a lantern
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to blow out; to spout out