to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
offering (e.g. to the gods); votive offering
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
to step forward; to volunteer
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); approach; foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
the same generation; coeval
seeming (to be); appearing; apparently
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
commerce; trade; business
ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)
café; cafe; coffeehouse; hostess bar (serving western alcoholic beverages; Taisho and Showa period)
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
in succession; one after another
to cajole; to coax; to deceive; to seduce
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)