plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
ignition; catching fire; setting on fire
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
flash (of light); glint; schiller
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
Awa (former province located in present-day Tokushima Prefecture)
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
marrying to become a housewife; (lit.) permanent employment (once one becomes a housewife)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to boil strongly; to be excited
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)