surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
to take (a person) unawares; to make a surprise attack
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to apologize; to apologise
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to rush over; to run up to
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
apparently; appears to be
everyday garment worn by nobles in ancient Japan; silk dried after having been washed in plain water and stretched out
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)
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 arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
caller; visitor; company; guest
together; at the same time; same; identical
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
single word; a few words; brief comment
rustic simplicity; homeliness; unsophisticated; naive; honest; simple
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)