bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
(and) many others; extras (in a film)
joining (a group); becoming a member (of); joining the ranks (of)
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
kindergarten (in Japan, non-compulsory education from age 3 until primary school); preschool
enrollment in kindergarten; enrollment in nursery school; entering a park, garden, zoo, etc.
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
annoyance (to); bane (of); constant worry (to)
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
female high school student
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
if it is (the case that ...)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
meaning; significance; sense
home; household; family; hearth
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
coloured paper; colored paper
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)