to take up one's residence
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
ginjō sake; high-quality sake brewed by low temperature fermentation from white rice milled to 60%
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
to close (one's eyes); to shut
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
awareness that one is not good at something; feelings of inferiority
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
little by little; bit by bit
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
simply; merely; only; solely
kindness (shown by others); courtesy; favor; favour; good offices
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
that is to say; so that means
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
morning; forenoon; just before noon
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
several people; a few people
rainfall; rainy weather; rain; rainy; wet
reading partway; leaving half-read
author; writer; novelist; artist
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)