from now; from this moment; henceforth
repeating a year (at school); staying in the same class for another year
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
sour look; surly face; pout
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
The Monkey and the Crab (folktale); The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab; Saru Kani Gassen
appearing together (in a film, play, etc.); performing together (at a concert, etc.); acting together; co-starring; playing together (in a sports match)
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook
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
research (institute, laboratory, group, etc.)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
backup dancer; background dancer
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
takoyaki; octopus dumplings
shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup); Italian ice; snow cone; sno-cone
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
same; similar; (just) like; equal
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance