to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
then; and (then); in that case; if so
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
out of luck; (at the) end of one's rope
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to become an adult woman; to come of age; to lose one's virginity (of a woman); to become sexually active
to scribble (down); to write quickly; to dash off
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
wedded life; married life
to mutually recognize; to agree; to accept
obedience; submission; resignation
to build; to construct; to put up; to build up (a fortune, reputation, enterprise, etc.); to establish (a relationship, system, etc.); to create
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
unexpected meeting; coincidence
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
super work; tremendous work; spectacular; blockbuster
correction; looking over; touching up
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
word for word; verbatim; literally
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
to hull (rice, barley, etc.); to pound (rice); to polish (rice); to stamp (ore)
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
sweet soy sauce; sugar with soy sauce
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
kinako; roasted soybean flour; roasted soy flour
mochi; small rice cake made from glutinous rice
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
ehōmaki; uncut sushi roll eaten during setsubun for good luck
rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
setsubun; last day of winter in the traditional Japanese calendar (usu. February 3 or 4) on which a bean scattering ceremony is held; last day of any season (according to the traditional Japanese calendar)
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
cacao tree (Theobroma cacao); cocoa tree
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
throwing down; dropping; airdrop; investment