by today; before the day is over
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
clearing one's throat; cough
with a (cry of) "ah!"; with a shout (of surprise, shock, etc.); in surprise; in astonishment
value to society; raison d'être; existence value
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
inner part; interior; living quarters (at the back of a house); inner room; recesses (of one's mind); bottom (of one's heart)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
making (a book, etc.) into a film; adapting for the screen
priority; order of precedence
to think too much; to be over-concerned
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
only; merely; nothing but; no more than
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
male domination of women; male chauvinism; subjection of women
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
wicked person; evil person; bad child; naughty child; bad thing; mischief
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
drunk person; (a) drunk; being drunk; getting drunk
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
to make a note (of); to take a note (of)
evening; night; nighttime
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness