to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
vocational school; technical school
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
travelling alone; solitary journey
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
my husband; one's family; family member
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
instead; but (on the other hand)
failure; mistake; blunder
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
appointment on trial (probation); provisional appointment
beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
protective instinct; defensive instinct
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
workshop; studio; atelier
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
production (e.g. play); direction
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back