to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
forced laugh; forced smile
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
sand-coated interior wall (in traditional Japanese architecture)
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
ornamental (foliage) plant; houseplant
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
modern; current; contemporary; trendy; latest; up-to-date
living room (Western style); sitting room
kitchen; financial situation
low dining table; tea table
zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
living; lifestyle; living room
to get slightly dirty (all over)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
kitchen with a small counter for eating, usu. allowing a view into the living and dining rooms
all-electric (e.g. heating)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
one more time; once more; once again
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
dining; dining room; meal