it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to face; to go towards; to head towards
really; truly; indeed; good grief
bathtub; boat with a bathtub rented to customers (Edo period)
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
meaning; significance; sense
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
manly; masculine; like a man
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to change (one's clothes)
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
rather; better; instead; if anything
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily