to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
female high-school student
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
roasted pork fillet (often used in ramen)
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
difficult to hear; indistinct; hesitating to ask; awkward to ask; unpleasant to hear; painful to listen to
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
hot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
Nagano prefecture (Chūbu area)
freezing; cold storage; refrigeration
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
female high-school student
indicate reason; infers some protest
very young; little; childish; immature
third year of high school; third-year high-school student
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
strength; power; proficiency; ability
(death from) starvation; starving to death
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
(aircraft) hangar; (coat) hanger; hunger
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
woman's level of motivation in fashion, makeup, taste in clothes, etc.; femininity
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
sweatshirt; sweatpants; sweats; sweat
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home