futomaki; thick roll of makizushi
temperature and flavor (of tea)
out-of-store sales department
Heidi (1881 novel by Johanna Spyri, 1974 anime)
playing in the mud; playing with mud
single parent; one parent
cooperative society; mutual-benefit association
leaving a park, garden, zoo, etc.; leaving kindergarten (e.g. end of day, on completion, expulsion)
this zoo (kindergarten, amusement park, etc.)
laugh and grow fat; (lit.) good fortune and happiness will come to the home of those who smile
extended-hours childcare (in day-care centers for parents working into the night)
meat miso; miso mixed with ground meat
to work hard; to toil; to moil; to keep one's nose to the grindstone; to slug away
Rascal (character in 1977 TV anime series)
leaguer (e.g. major leaguer)
Tamagotchi (handheld digital pet) (trademark)
key success factor; key to success; KSF
commuting to nursery school or kindergarten
(enjoying) tumultuous popularity
to listen intently; to focus on (music, speech, etc.)