Awaya Noriko (1907.8.12-1999.9.22)
love game (tennis, badminton); game won without the opponent scoring
free trial (e.g. of software, game, etc.)
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
airsoft (war game using air guns firing plastic pellets)
this one; this way; this method
hypocentre (of an earthquake); hypocenter
spiritualist; medium; necromancer
presbyopia; age-related longsightedness; farsightedness
being very popular; being in great demand
to start; to begin; to commence
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
coastal waters; adjacent seas
comfortably; peacefully; with one's mind at ease; (growing) quickly
in respect of; in regards to; as for
Shizuoka prefecture (Chūbu area)
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
(Japanese) Meteorological Agency; JMA
lifetime; one's whole life; all through life
yearning; longing for; deep affection
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
red bean paste; red bean jam; filling (e.g. of a manjū); stuffing; padding
for work; in a manner related to work
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed