half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
(wearing) nothing but a pair of underpants
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
every person; every mouth; every entrance
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
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.)
there is nothing; having nothing
loan; lawn (grass); lawn (linen or cotton fabric)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
bobbed hairstyle; short bob
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
change of voice (during puberty); break of voice
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to care for someone; to look after someone
yukata; light cotton kimono worn in the summer or used as a bathrobe
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
calls and sounds made by insects
stowing away; smuggling oneself; clandestine travel abroad
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
chilly; unpleasantly cold