no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to bring (news, knowledge, etc.); to introduce; to bring about; to cause; to produce (e.g. results)
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle
occurrence; happening; incident; event
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
after school (at the end of the day)
shopping; purchased goods
evening meal; dinner; supper
nashi (esp. Pyrus pyrifolia); Japanese pear; Asian pear
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
television program; TV program
confections; sweets; candy; cake
brand-new article; new item
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
dryer (esp. hair); drier; blower
conditioner (hair, skin, etc.)
treatment (esp. hair treatment)
medicine; agent; (chemical) substance; drug; dose
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
bright and beautiful; gorgeous; showy; prosperous; flourishing; thriving
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; part-timer
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)