to stiffen; to become stiff
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
to be at a loss for words
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
apartment with one bedroom and a kitchen
folding book; counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori); counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.; counter for pairs (of curtains); counter for tatami mats
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
modular bath; prefabricated bath
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
orderliness; put in order; tidying up; arranging neatly
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
rationalization; justification
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser