to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
schoolchild without lunch
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
another time; some other time
Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld); Ksitigarbha; Jizō
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
downtown high-rise area; street of office buildings; area of medium to tall business buildings
train that stops at every station; local train
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
hamburger shop; hamburger restaurant; hamburger joint
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
(Western) clothing store; clothes shop; tailor's shop
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
direct selling; sales direct to customers
physical condition; state of health; shape
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student
ray (of light); beam; light
to butt into a conversation (from someone uninvolved)
university hospital; teaching hospital
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
sans-serif typeface; gothic typeface
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir