Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
with a click; with a snap
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
proposal; offer; request; application
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
a sight for sore eyes; seeing something beautiful or precious
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
reaction; response; reaction
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to dry up completely; to become stale
in contrast to (one's, its) appearance
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively