to be helpful; to be useful
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
for the first time in one's life
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
clearing one's throat; cough
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
newcomer; initiate; rookie
to get tired out; to be exhausted
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
rice cracker; senbei; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to relax; to feel at home
server; (cake) server; (water) dispenser; server (tennis, volleyball, etc.)
under repair; out of service
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
besides; in addition; also; moreover
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)