to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
Nakagawa Rieko (1935.9.29-)
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
while; during (the time when)
regular matches in an official tournament
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
being startled; getting a shock
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
question; inquiry; enquiry
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
heart; guts; nerve; central part
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak