to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
one's family (home) background (environment)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
clanging; empty; deserted
three sides; small offering stand
to dust (shelves, etc.); to use a duster
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
dirt floor; room with dirt floor; pit (theater seating); parterre
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to make merry; to be festive
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
older sister; elder sister
when it becomes; when it comes to
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
in that manner; like that
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
hakama; man's formal divided skirt
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
feeling; sense; impression
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to examine someone's expression