to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
otherwise; or else; if not
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead
convening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
neurasthenia; nervous breakdown; concentration; memory; matching pairs
reckless; blind; without knowing; at random
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
study; library; den; home office; reading room
warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
younger brother and sister
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
very young; little; childish; immature
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
baby monkey; small monkey
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
difference; discrepancy; variation
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
tofu; bean curd; beancurd