completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
boarding; lodging; board and lodging; boarding house; lodging house; lodgings
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
three; three years of age
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
talk; story; conversation
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
cake served with tea; teacake
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
rapidly; one after the other; without hesitation; unreservedly; sound of tramping; stomping
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to pass (of time); to elapse
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
reassuring; stout-hearted; firm; courageous
sniff; sniff-sniff (esp. an animal); whining; whimpering
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
dried candies; dried confectionary; cookies
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
everything; anything; nothing
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to expect; to look for; to look forward to; to anticipate; to wait for
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
changing clothes; change of clothes