(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
have a good day; take care; see you
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to speak; to say; to vocalize
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
just because; even if; even though
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
book; volume; this; present; main; head
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to live; to reside; to inhabit
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
royal castle; imperial castle
walking briskly; determinedly
to approach; to draw near
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room