to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
single word; a few words; brief comment
the reason is ...; it is because ...
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
interlude (in traditional Japanese music); chanting or clapping along (during a song or dance); interjection
equality; impartiality; evenness
being left out; being ostracized
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to complain about; to grumble; to make an excuse for
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
constraint; reserve; feeling hesitant; being afraid of troubling someone
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
short end of the stick; short straw; unlucky number; blank; bad bargain
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to find fault with everybody; to make oneself disagreeable
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
aloneness; loneliness; solitude