straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to investigate; to consider; to pat; to rub
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to come to like a lot; to fall in love
bento; Japanese box lunch
world peace; peace of the world
rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July); rain during the rainy season
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
one day; (on) a certain day
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to care for someone; to look after someone
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
to spread (e.g. a rumor); to circulate; to disseminate
greatest mistake of one's life
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
scale; scope; plan; structure
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally