bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to become moist; to be moistened; to profit (from); to benefit; to be refreshed (of one's mind); to be enriched (of one's heart)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
money in one's possession
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
even if not; even without
just because; even if; even though
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
to freeze; to become frozen; to freeze over
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
after a long time; for the first time in a while
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
since; henceforth; ever since
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
every person; every mouth; every entrance
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone