to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
stretch (of a material); stretch material; stretch (exercise); stretching; stretch; straight (course)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
White Day (March 14); day for giving white chocolate and other presents to female coworkers and friends in return for gifts received on Valentine's day
obligation chocolate; chocolate given by women to male colleagues, etc. out of obligation on Valentine's day
one (thing); one piece; one item
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to accept (something) with thanks
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
maid; helper; help; assistance
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
don't you think?; indicates question
to collapse; to flop (onto)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
along the river; riverside
flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
elevated (structure); overhead
to await; to wait for; to expect
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
to make a fist; to clench one's fist