to suffer; to groan; to be worried
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
scenery; scene; landscape
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
fish-shaped pancake filled with bean jam
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
inarizushi; sushi wrapped in fried tofu
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to need; to call for; to require
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
really; truly; indeed; good grief
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary