to set up; to raise; to nominate; to choose as a representative; to push; to shove
preparations for returning (home)
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
temporary abode; staying on a temporary basis
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
popular figure; person in demand; favorite; favourite
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
bygones; the past; past event
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to get angry; to become perverse
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
to increase in value; to gain prestige
uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan
at very frequent intervals; almost every other day; constantly
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
to torment; to harass; to tease
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
negotiations; discussions; connection
(printing) block; woodcut
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
demanding; difficult; strict
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
programme; program; plans; arrangements
wisteria (esp. Japanese wisteria, Wisteria floribunda); wistaria
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done