before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
flour; meal; powder; heroin
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
very young; little; childish; immature
quarrel; dispute; argument
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
evening meal; dinner; supper
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to do for (the sake of someone else)
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to enter; to go in; to set (of the sun or moon); to sink; to attain (nirvana, enlightenment, etc.); to achieve
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
living room (Western style); sitting room
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
bedside; near one's pillow
to drop; to light; to kindle; to make tea
long, kimono-like garment, made of light fabric and worn under the kimono; under-kimono
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
innocent; childlike; guileless; free of malice; thoughtless; simple-minded
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
somehow; for some reason (or other); why
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
sleeping powder; sleeping drug; narcotic; anaesthetic; anesthetic