(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
on the gentle side; somewhat meek; rather quiet
bare legs; bare feet; stockingless legs
evening meal; dinner; supper
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
limbless wooden doll; kokeshi doll
untidy (room, pile, etc.); messy; cluttered; disorderly; jumbled (e.g. thoughts); chaotic (lifestyle, atmosphere, etc.)
living room (Western style); sitting room
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
low dining table; tea table
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
gossip; corner of the mouth
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to be sloppy; to be lazy; to be worn out; to be exhausted; to be worn out (e.g. equipment); to have stopped working
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
family-oriented; familial
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
manure; night soil; dung; something that will help one develop in the future
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly