trunk (of the body); soma
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
missus; missis; proprietress (of a shop, restaurant, etc.); landlady; hostess
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
having no make-up; wearing no make-up; being without make-up
light makeup; light covering of snow; dusting of snow
vacant house; unoccupied house
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
green tea; green leaf tea; non-powdered tea (as opposed to matcha); medium-grade green tea
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
(very) cheap; (very) inexpensive; cut-price; bargain (price)
article; thing; object; property; real estate
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
bad condition; poor condition; disorder; failure; rupture; breakdown (e.g. of negotiations)
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
kidney disease; renal disease; nephrism
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
social networking service; SNS; social media
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
other than; excluding; without
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
hairstyle with hair cut short to typical men's hair length
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to creep up to; to approach stealthily; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
to get moldy (mouldy); to get musty; to develop mildew
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
womanly; ladylike; feminine
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing