to stiffen; to become stiff
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
(very) patient; persevering
father; dad; husband; you; he
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
coward; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast; good-for-nothing
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
suitable or moderate temperature
regulation; adjustment; control
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
surface; appearances; exterior
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)