spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
boiled greens in bonito-flavoured soy sauce (vegetable side dish)
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
to bolt down (food); to gulp down; to carry under the arm; to rake in; to rake towards one
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
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)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
wagashi; traditional Japanese confectionery
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
noisily (of water gushing, pouring, spilling, splashing, spraying, etc.)
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
bottomless (bucket, etc.); unbounded (good nature, optimism, etc.); boundless; imprudent; indiscreet; extremely heavy drinker
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
before; previously; ahead; pardon me for leaving (before you)
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
bedside; near one's pillow
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
(made of) stone; stone-built
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period