dog that is raised indoors
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
first day of spring (according to the traditional lunisolar calendar, approx. February 4)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
how much; how many; what amount; what extent
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
(within) the (Tokyo) metropolitan area
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
to come and go; to go back and forth
half; 50%; tie; 5 parts; 5%
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet