proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn or restaurant); landlady; hostess; mistress
absorption; suction; attraction
to make a self-satisfied face; to look smug
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
gender; distinction of sex; sex
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
currying favour; being anxious to please; bootlicker
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.)
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
strong interaction; strong force
old man; venerable gentleman
walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
part of the garden close to the house; nearby garden
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
one's heart rate; pulse rate
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing