living room (Western style); sitting room
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
knitted or crocheted small stuffed animal or anthropomorphic creature; knitted stuffed toy
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
one's own work; making by oneself
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
article for sale; goods for sale; offering; specialty; selling point
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
way of talking; speaking style
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
pre-made (esp. food); prepared in advance
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
kitchen; financial situation
bunch of flowers; bouquet
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability