to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
thunderous roar of laughter (from multiple people); loud burst of laughter; explosive laughter
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
physical examination; medical checkup; frisking; pat-down; search
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
for lack of anything better to do
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
air of luxury; high class feel
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
one example of (when there are more examples)
soft (and fluffy) (e.g. bed, bread, baked potato); (arch.) absent-mindedly
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
this family; we; this house
to accept; to receive; to agree
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
changing room; dressing room; locker room
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to tower over the surroundings
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron