middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
environment; circumstance
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
both hands; both arms; ten
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
manners; behavior; behaviour
loveable; very likeable; like very much
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to half-rise to one's feet
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
buttocks of a horse being ridden or followed; blind imitation
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to become pale; to turn pale
woman; lady; adult female
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain