tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
as a child; when one was a child
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor; insider
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
being about to cry; the verge of tears
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
continuation; succession; series
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
many; numerous; various; large number of
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
first Bon Festival following the death of a family member
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
closing of a school; closed school
indulgent to (one's) children
eating between meals; snacking
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
confections; sweets; candy; cake
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
will; volition; intention; intent; determination