to look after (often medically); to take care of
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
to find oneself fearful; to have an awful time
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
to approach; to draw near
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
not worth mentioning; nothing special; nothing in particular; no notable ...
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
personal; individual; private
earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing
to be purplish; to be tinged purple
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
good offices; kind offices; services; mediation; intercession; conciliation
hygiene management; hygiene control; sanitation
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
to spread; to be propagated
all you want; as much as one wants
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
brand; make; description; trading name (on a stock exchange); issue; security
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)