to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
fern (esp. species Gleichenia japonica); fernery
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
it's been a long time; long time no see
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to begin; to set about; to start
now that; since; so long as; because
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
vehicle; conveyance; transport; ride (playground, fair, carnival); playground facility
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
lack of understanding; lack of sympathy
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
woman writer; lady writer; authoress
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
to feign ignorance; to play dumb
ding; chime (sound of a bell or a small gong)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
fifth day of the month; five days