having not the slightest idea
to take to task; to take it out on
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
don't worry; there's no need to worry
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
originally; essentially; naturally; in the first place; to begin with
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
a short while ago; already
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
dirt floor; room with dirt floor; pit (theater seating); parterre
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
sunken hearth; sunken fireplace
to throw on the fire; to burn