affectionately attached; reluctant to part
the good you do for others is good you do yourself; those who are kind benefit themselves; (lit.) compassion is not for other people's benefit; you can't save others (from themselves)
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
to become sexually aware; to awaken to sex
child who has returned to Japan after living abroad; returnee child; (Japanese) person who lived abroad during (part of) their childhood
surreptitious glance; looking furtively
immediately carrying out (a plan)
to stand up straight; to stand on end (e.g. of hair); to have the creeps
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
to dig your own grave; to bring calamity upon oneself; to put your foot in it
official name; formal name
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
vacuum cleaner; vacuum; hoover
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
matter causing distress; something causing worry
secret base; hideout; hidden position
midwinter; cold season; coldest days of the year
conquest; domination; mastery
another's parent; another's parents
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
refrigerator; cold; cool; cold sake