to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to cry and shout; to scream
married woman; another's wife
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to come of age; to become an adult; to become fully qualified; to stand on one's own
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
rebellious phase; rebellious age
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
March; third month of the lunar calendar
kindergarten graduation ceremony
garden; kindergarten yard; playground
play equipment; playground equipment
donation; presentation; gift
equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
weekly publication; weekly magazine
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
January; first month of the lunar calendar
like this; this sort; this way
supermarket; subtitles; telop; superheterodyne; super
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
padded sleeveless kimono jacket; Japanese vest
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
firm-sided backpack made of leather, etc. (used by Japanese elementary schoolchildren, often red for girls and black for boys)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
Ginza (shopping district in Tokyo); (Edo period) silver mint
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)