to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
imitation Japanese vellum
hanging banner; hanging screen; curtain
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
sukiyaki stock; stock mixed with soy sauce, mirin and sugar (used to flavor sukiyaki)
shirataki noodles; white noodles made from konjak starch, often used in sukiyaki; waterfall resembling a white sheet
shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes); shitake
edible chrysanthemum (Glebionis coronaria); crown daisy; garland chrysanthemum
going to the hospital regularly for treatment; attending hospital as an outpatient
never mind!; don't worry about it
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
in proportion to; according to; depending on
speckled with white; salt-and-pepper (pattern, fabric, etc.); marbling (of beef); (of fish, chicken, shellfish, etc.) blanching by exposure to boiling and then icy water; formation of frost
all present; all concerned; all of us
(for the) first time in one's life
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
earnings from a part-time job; part-time job pay
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
part-time employer; place where one works part-time
host club; club that provides male company for female customers
paying; remunerative; advantageous; profitable
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
feeling of solidity; three-dimensionality; drawing highlights
close; intimate; on good terms
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
mimicking a bird or animal call; imitating a call or a sound
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
washtub; dishpan; washing-up bowl
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
patient's chart; clinical records; record (e.g. student, equipment maintenance, etc.)
lie; fib; falsehood; untruth
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time