to follow around; to shadow; to tag along; to haunt one (e.g. feeling, failure); to follow one
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
thick makeup; heavy makeup
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
adulterous partner (in a relationship); adulterous lover
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
reason for being; raison d'être
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
casual speech; peer language; informal language
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
in that way; like that; that way
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
boy; son; baby boy; young man
firm-sided backpack made of leather, etc. (used by Japanese elementary schoolchildren, often red for girls and black for boys)
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
something done out of spite; snide remark; insinuation; innuendo; dig
don't you think?; indicates question
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
reality; actuality; practice (as opposed to theory); truly; really; bhutakoti (limit of reality)
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
it seems so; that's what it looks like