so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
not worth considering; out of the question
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
older brother; elder brother
misconduct; misbehaviour; impropriety; profligacy
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
a particular; a certain; that kind of; such a
princess; daughter of a nobleman
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
waking up early; getting up early; early rising
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
manner of using one's hands
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
handwriting; handwritten; hand-painted; hand-drawn
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
busy; hurried; confused; flurried