just because; even if; even though
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)
decision; determination; resolution
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
arrogant; haughty; insolent
outside (the room, building); outdoors
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
sweatshirt; sweatpants; sweats; sweat
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled; creased
pleat; pleats; plait; plaits
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
briskly; quickly; promptly
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
carelessness; careless mistake; wetting oneself; soiling oneself; (arch.) crude; (arch.) coarse
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
lost article; something forgotten
pencil case; pencil box; writing brush case
to comb down; to smooth down
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
palatial residence; stately mansion
tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor
all day long; all the day; throughout the day